Lightshot AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Screenshot Capture Tools

The best Screenshot Capture alternative to Lightshot is ShareX, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Lightshot and loads of them are Screenshot Capture Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Screenshot Capture Tool alternatives to Lightshot are Flameshot, Greenshot, Ksnip and FastStone Capture.

filter to find the best alternatives

Lightshot alternatives are mainly Screenshot Capture Tools, but if you're looking for Screen Recorders or Screen Casting Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, iPad, Linux + Open Source, Mac, iPhone, Open Source and Portable. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Lightshot.
More about Lightshot
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
Lightshot alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  1. ShareX icon

    ShareX

     792 likes

    Open-source screen capture and file sharing tool with recording, editing, and annotation features. Supports 4K, dark mode, theming, offline use, and offers a lightweight, ad-free experience without tracking user data.

    253 ShareX alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    Main window
     
    |
    6
    46
    Comments about ShareX as an Alternative to Lightshot
    Top Positive Comment
    Ola Johansson
    4

    Great tool if you need loads of features and freedom to upload images to custom services.

    Ihor
    Positive
    0

    That's the best screenshot tool with tens of built-in instruments. Also, it can do scrolling capture, GIF capture, and video capture, annotate and share.

    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    This tool is a good addition to lightshot for a more thorough preparation.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 6 comments
    ShareX icon
    ShareX icon

    • Almost everyone thinks ShareX is a great Lightshot alternative.

    • ShareX is Free and Open SourceLightshot is Free and Proprietary
    • ShareX is Customizable and Privacy focusedLightshot is not according to our users
  2. Flameshot icon

    Flameshot

     251 likes

    Flameshot is a free, open-source screenshot tool that is cross-platform compatible, offering customization, editing features, CLI scripting, and direct Imgur uploads for seamless sharing. It provides an intuitive user experience through features like area selection, annotations, and saving options.

    75 Flameshot alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Powerful, yet simple to use open-source screenshot software
     
    |
    9
    65
    Comments about Flameshot as an Alternative to Lightshot
    Top Positive Comment
    ultome
    2

    The most lightshot-like app on Linux

    Guest
    Positive
    3

    Flameshot is open-source and doesn't send info to Yandex.ru as Lightshot do.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    BrenoZ
    Positive
    0

    Adds some fancy features, but the basic, like customize screen capture shortcut, it's not possible on MacOS and probably will never be. (https://github.com/flameshot-org/flameshot/issues/1259)

    3 of 9 comments
    Flameshot icon
    Flameshot icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Flameshot is a great Lightshot alternative.

    • Flameshot is Free and Open SourceLightshot is Free and Proprietary
    • Flameshot is Customizable and Privacy focusedLightshot is not according to our users
  4. Greenshot icon

    Greenshot

     715 likes

    Lightweight screenshot tool offering OCR, exports to Office apps and online storage, integration with external commands, supporting 32 languages and minimal space requirement.

    210 Greenshot alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    image editor (no stamp with greenshot)
     
    |
    2
    25
    Comments about Greenshot as an Alternative to Lightshot
    Pavlin Lazarov
    Positive
    1

    Good alternative to lightshot I recommend this app

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    The best and most customizable tool for screenshotting!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Greenshot icon
    Greenshot icon

    • Most users think Greenshot is a great Lightshot alternative.

    • Greenshot is Freemium and Open SourceLightshot is Free and Proprietary
    • Greenshot is CustomizableLightshot is not according to our users
  5. Ad
    Screenshot
    Snagit icon
    Snagit

    Advanced screen capture and recording tool enabling image or video captures directly from your screen. Includes editing features like callouts, transparency, and effects to enhance visuals. Organize and easily share creations thr...

    https://www.techsmith.com
    Learn More
  6. Ksnip icon

    Ksnip

     66 likes

    Ksnip is a Qt based cross-platform screenshot tool that provides many annotation features for your screenshots.

    59 Ksnip alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    Annotations
     
  7. FastStone Capture icon

    FastStone Capture

     222 likes

    A powerful, lightweight, yet full-featured screen capture tool that allows you to easily capture and annotate anything on the screen including windows, objects, menus, full screen, rectangular/freehand regions and even scrolling windows/web pages.

    183 FastStone Capture alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FastStone Capture screenshot 1
     
    |
    7
  8. PicPick icon

    PicPick

     197 likes

    Provides versatile screen capture options, built-in image annotation, color picking and palette, precision measurement tools like ruler and protractor, hotkey customization, clipboard and multi-format support, simple tray access, sharing, and portable operation.

    201 PicPick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    PicPick screenshot 1
     
    |
    1
    Comments about PicPick as an Alternative to Lightshot
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    I don't think people who use Lightshot wants PicPick. Its very different. Though they have the same objective, they are different

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    PicPick icon
    PicPick icon
    • PicPick is Free Personal and ProprietaryLightshot is Free and Proprietary
    • PicPick is CustomizableLightshot is not according to our users
  10. Snipping Tool icon

    Snipping Tool

     230 likes

    Snipping Tool is a screen capture utility that allows users to take screenshots of specific objects or full screens, annotate them, and save or share the captured images or videos.

    152 Snipping Tool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Snipping Tool screenshot 1
     
    |
    1
    7
    Comments about Snipping Tool as an Alternative to Lightshot
    flux
    0

    Micros- replaced this tool with Snip & Sketch.

    Snipping Tool icon
    Snipping Tool icon

    • Most users think Snipping Tool is a great Lightshot alternative.

    • Snipping Tool is Free and ProprietaryLightshot is also Free and Proprietary
  11. Snagit icon

    Snagit

     200 likes

    Advanced screen capture and recording tool enabling image or video captures directly from your screen. Includes editing features like callouts, transparency, and effects to enhance visuals. Organize and easily share creations through documents, presentations, or favorite applications.

    202 Snagit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Snagit screenshot 1
     
    |
    1
    Comments about Snagit as an Alternative to Lightshot
    Guest
    Negative
    -2

    Callouts have too few options, end results look childish.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Snagit icon
    Snagit icon

    • Some users think Snagit is a great Lightshot alternative, some don't.

    • Snagit is Paid and ProprietaryLightshot is Free and Proprietary
  12. Spectacle icon

    Spectacle

     37 likes

    Spectacle is a simple application for capturing desktop screenshots. It can capture images of the entire desktop, a single monitor, the currently active window, the window currently under the mouse, or a rectangular region of the screen.

    195 Spectacle alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    Spectacle screenshot 1
     
    |
    1
    Comments about Spectacle as an Alternative to Lightshot
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Great integration with KDE Plasma

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Spectacle icon
    Spectacle icon
    • Spectacle is Free and Open SourceLightshot is Free and Proprietary
    • Spectacle is Privacy focusedLightshot is not according to our users
  13. Evernote Web Clipper icon

    Evernote Web Clipper

     104 likes

    Save anything you see online - including text, links and images - into your Evernote account with a single click.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Firefox
    Evernote Web Clipper screenshot 1
     
  14. CleanShot X icon

    CleanShot X

     21 likes

    Capture and record screens on Mac with CleanShot X, featuring seamless recording, custom keyboard shortcuts, customizable wallpapers, Quick Access Overlay, and Desktop icon toggle for a tidy user interface.

    193 CleanShot X alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    CleanShot X screenshot 1
     
  15. Shottr icon

    Shottr

     22 likes

    Shottr is a small, fast, human-sized screenshot app built for those who care about pixels. It was crafted with Swift, optimized for M1, and is completely free at the moment.

    88 Shottr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Shottr screenshot 1
     
12 of 167 Lightshot alternatives