# ShareX

- **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/sharex
- **Category:** Screenshot Tools
- **Homepage:** https://getsharex.com
- **Also known as:** sharex
- **Profile claimed by vendor:** no
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26T19:32:15.060Z

## Vioscale score

**50.4 / 100**, confidence 16% (low). Computed 2026-09-01. _(updating — computed under an earlier model version or past its freshness window.)_

Composite of weighted, independently-sourced signals (no user reviews, no vendor payment).

| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence present |
|---|--:|--:|--:|:--:|
| capabilities | 0 | 0.07844444444444446 | 0 | - |
| repo_stars | 86.7 | 0.026 | 2.3 | ✓ |
| integrations | 0 | 0.07033333333333334 | 0 | - |
| dependent_projects | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | ✓ |
| dev_activity | 63.1 | 0.094 | 5.9 | ✓ |
| release_cadence | 70.6 | 0.052 | 3.7 | ✓ |
| security_posture | 5 | 0.073 | 0 | - |
| package_downloads | 0 | 0.136 | 0 | - |
| security_score | 0 | 0.042 | 0 | - |
| community_qa_activity | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | - |

## Pricing

_As of 2026-08-19, [verify at source](https://getsharex.com). Independently observed._

Free · Free tier

> Completely free. Open source. No account required.

## About

ShareX allows users to capture and record screen content, annotate images with drawing tools, and upload files to destinations of their choice. It includes productivity features like color picking, QR code reading, and clipboard management, with no account or cost required.

_Independently observed._

## Platform & deployment

- **Platforms:** Windows

## Release history

| Version | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| [v21.0.0](https://github.com/ShareX/ShareX/releases/tag/v21.0.0) | 2026-07-03 | stable |
| [v20.2.0](https://github.com/ShareX/ShareX/releases/tag/v20.2.0) | 2026-05-22 | stable |
| [v20.1.0](https://github.com/ShareX/ShareX/releases/tag/v20.1.0) | 2026-05-06 | stable |
| [v20.0.4](https://github.com/ShareX/ShareX/releases/tag/v20.0.4) | 2026-05-01 | stable |
| [v20.0.2](https://github.com/ShareX/ShareX/releases/tag/v20.0.2) | 2026-04-24 | prerelease |
| [v19.0.2](https://github.com/ShareX/ShareX/releases/tag/v19.0.2) | 2026-01-28 | stable |
| [v19.0.1](https://github.com/ShareX/ShareX/releases/tag/v19.0.1) | 2026-01-20 | prerelease |
| [v18.0.1](https://github.com/ShareX/ShareX/releases/tag/v18.0.1) | 2025-08-19 | stable |
| [v18.0.0](https://github.com/ShareX/ShareX/releases/tag/v18.0.0) | 2025-08-12 | prerelease |
| [v17.1.0](https://github.com/ShareX/ShareX/releases/tag/v17.1.0) | 2025-05-25 | stable |
| [v17.0.0](https://github.com/ShareX/ShareX/releases/tag/v17.0.0) | 2025-01-08 | stable |
| [v16.1.0](https://github.com/ShareX/ShareX/releases/tag/v16.1.0) | 2024-05-09 | stable |
| [v16.0.1](https://github.com/ShareX/ShareX/releases/tag/v16.0.1) | 2024-03-17 | stable |
| [v16.0.0](https://github.com/ShareX/ShareX/releases/tag/v16.0.0) | 2024-03-10 | prerelease |
| [v15.0.0](https://github.com/ShareX/ShareX/releases/tag/v15.0.0) | 2023-01-18 | stable |

_… and 5 earlier release(s)._

## Security & compliance


Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) ([source](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fsharex%2Fsharex&per_page=100)). A count reflects scale and disclosure, not quality.

## Facts

Every value below carries its source and our confidence. Facts are re-crawled on a freshness schedule.

### pricing

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pricing.model | free | [link](https://getsharex.com) | 2026-08-19 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.price_level | free | [link](https://getsharex.com) | 2026-08-19 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.transparent | yes | [link](https://getsharex.com) | 2026-08-19 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | [link](https://getsharex.com) | 2026-08-26 | 48% (low) |

### security

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | [link](https://getsharex.com) | 2026-08-19 | 60% (medium) |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fsharex%2Fsharex&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | [link](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fsharex%2Fsharex&per_page=100) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |

### adoption

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adoption.github_stars | 39,318 | [link](https://github.com/sharex/ShareX) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | [link](https://packages.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/packages/lookup?repository_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fsharex%2FShareX) | 2026-08-26 | 85% (high) |

### language

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| language.primary | C# | [link](https://github.com/sharex/ShareX) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |

### license

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| license.spdx | GPL-3.0 | [link](https://github.com/sharex/ShareX) | 2026-08-26 | 95% (high) |

### release

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| release.cadence_days | 53 | [link](https://github.com/sharex/ShareX/releases) | 2026-08-26 | 70% (medium) |

### activity

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | [link](https://github.com/sharex/ShareX/pulse) | 2026-08-26 | 65% (medium) |

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