Gyazo is a polished screenshot tool with a native client (especially popular in gaming and Japan). The free tier limits history to 7 days and gates the API and custom domain behind a paid plan. swiftimg ships the same one-keypress workflow via ShareX / @swiftimg/cli with permanent URLs on free anonymous uploads.
swiftimg vs Gyazo at a glance
| Feature | swiftimg | Gyazo |
|---|---|---|
| Screenshot history retention | Forever | 7 days (free) / Forever (paid) |
| REST API | Yes (free) | Paid (Pro) |
| Custom domain | From $9/mo | Pro plan |
| Native screenshot tool | ShareX + CLI (via API) | First-party app |
| Animated GIF → WebP | Automatic | Animated GIF supported |
| Anonymous upload | Yes | Account required |
List prices as of 2026 for context — directional, not apples-to-apples. Check each provider for current pricing.
When Gyazo is the better choice
Gyazo if you prefer their first-party desktop client and don't mind the rolling-history limit on free, or you want their built-in capture / annotation flow.
swiftimg vs Gyazo — FAQ
Does swiftimg have a native desktop app like Gyazo?
Not as a single first-party app — but ShareX (Windows), @swiftimg/cli, and iOS Shortcuts hand off to swiftimg's API for the same upload-and-copy flow.
Will my old Gyazo URLs keep working?
Yes — Gyazo hosts your existing screenshots. swiftimg can be the new home for screenshots taken after you switch.
Why the screenshot-history limit on Gyazo Free?
Gyazo trims free-tier history to 7 days. swiftimg's free anonymous uploads don't expire, so you keep one URL forever without paying.
Switching from Gyazo?
Image hosting for GitHub README
Upload screenshots, diagrams, and GIFs and embed them in a GitHub README with a Markdown snippet. No account needed; the direct URL is permanent and globally cached.
Image hosting for Slack
Upload images and GIFs to swiftimg and paste the URL into Slack. The link unfurls with an inline preview, with no per-channel storage cap.
Image hosting for Notion
Host an image on swiftimg and embed it in Notion with the /embed block or as inline media. The URL is stable, globally cached, and doesn't expire with your workspace.
Set up a ShareX custom uploader for screenshots
Make every screenshot auto-upload and copy a shareable link. Step-by-step ShareX custom uploader setup using a generated .sxcu config — no manual JSON.
Image hosting for screenshots in 2026: the complete guide
Where to host screenshots so the URL doesn't expire — across ShareX, native macOS, iPhone, command line, Notion, and Slack. With copy-paste setup for each.
Weigh it up before you migrate: swiftimg pricing and plan limits next to Gyazo, and the image hosting API documentation covering uploads, transforms and signed URLs.
Ready to switch from Gyazo?
Start free, then unlock the full API, transforms, signed URLs, and a custom domain on the Developer plan.