Better Flow is a free, open-source screenshot studio that runs entirely in your browser. It transforms raw screenshots into production-ready visuals with browser frames, 3D effects, animations, and backgrounds. No sign-up, no data uploads, and no server roundtrips — all processing happens locally.

Yes. Better Flow is completely free and open source under the Apache 2.0 license. There are no paid tiers, subscriptions, or usage limits. You can use the web app at app.betterflow.site or fork and self-host the code from GitHub.

What file formats can Better Flow export?

Better Flow exports PNG and JPG images at up to 5x scale (4K quality), animated MP4 and WebM video files, and GIF animations. All exports are generated locally in your browser using FFmpeg WASM and WebCodecs.

How is Better Flow different from Shots.so, Screely, or Pika?

Better Flow is open source (Apache 2.0) and processes everything locally in your browser — no uploads, no accounts, and no telemetry. Unlike Shots.so, Screely, or Pika, it supports video animation export (MP4, WebM, GIF), a timeline editor, and 3D perspective transforms. It is also completely free with no paid tier.

Does Better Flow upload my screenshots to a server?

No. Better Flow processes all images and videos locally in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API, Konva, and FFmpeg WASM. Your screenshots never leave your device. There is zero telemetry and no server roundtrips during editing or export.

What browser mockup styles does Better Flow support?

Better Flow supports Safari and Chrome browser frame mockups, Arc browser style, Polaroid frames, glass frames, and outline device frames. It also includes 3D perspective transforms, depth shadows, and over 100 background styles including gradients, noise, and mesh patterns.

vs Pika

Better Flow vs Pika

Pika is slick but limited on the free plan. Better Flow gives you browser frames, 3D effects, video export, and 100+ backgrounds — all free, no account needed.

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TL;DR — The Short Answer

Pika (pika.style) is a beautiful screenshot mockup tool but restricts exports and customization behind a paywall. Better Flow is a fully free and open-source alternative with more features: 3D transforms, animated video export to MP4/GIF, and local processing that keeps your screenshots private.

Our verdict: Better Flow is the better choice if you want everything Pika offers without the paid plan. It's open source, completely free, and adds features Pika doesn't have — like video export and 3D perspective effects.

Pricing

Pika

Free tier with watermarks and limited exports. Paid plans required for full resolution, custom backgrounds, and no-watermark exports.

Better Flow

$0 forever. No watermarks, no plan limits, no account. Open source under Apache 2.0. All features free including 4K export and video.

Feature Comparison

Feature Pika Better Flow

Free to use Limited

No account required

No watermarks Paid

Browser mockups

Gradient backgrounds Limited free

3D perspective effects

Video export (MP4 / GIF)

4K export Paid

Local processing (no uploads)

Open source

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