Clipiao vs ShareX
Updated September 24, 2026
ShareX is a free, open-source capture tool for Windows with many capture modes, editing tools and upload destinations, but it doesn't host your files: you set up where they go. Clipiao does one thing: record part of your screen or take a screenshot and copy a link that plays in Discord, with hosting included and nothing to set up.
At a glance
| ShareX | Clipiao | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free and open source | Free; Premium coming soon |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Hosting | None of its own; you connect Dropbox, cloud storage, FTP or a custom uploader | Included: every clip gets a link |
| Area recording | MP4 or GIF | MP4, up to 60 FPS |
| Screenshots | Many modes, including scrolling capture, with annotation | Area screenshots, link copied at once |
| Plays in Discord | Depends on where you upload | Yes, right in the chat |
| Account | Not needed | Needed, so your clips belong to you |
| Setup | Many settings and workflows | Sign in and press the shortcut |
Choose ShareX if
- You want every capture mode: scrolling screenshots, text recognition, color picker, annotation and more.
- You want files on your own storage or server.
- You'd rather not make an account anywhere.
Choose Clipiao if
- You want a link, not a file, without setting anything up.
- You share mostly in Discord and want the video to play in the chat.
- You want your clips in one Library where you can rename or delete them, and deleting removes them everywhere.
Many people use both: ShareX for detailed screenshots, Clipiao for quick clips to share.
Try Clipiao free. Record part of your screen and paste the link.
Questions
Is ShareX free?
Yes. ShareX is free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license, with no ads.
Does ShareX work on Mac?
No released version does; ShareX is a Windows app. Clipiao runs on Windows.
Can ShareX give me a link like Clipiao?
Yes, once you connect it to an upload destination such as Dropbox, cloud storage or your own server. Whether the video plays inline in Discord depends on that destination.