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Lightshot alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Lightshot alternative is Greenshot (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Lightshot compared with 4 alternatives: Shottr, ShareX, Greenshot and Flameshot.
Lightshot is free to use. All 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
Price against what you get
Lightshot has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 2 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Lightshot
Shottr
Small Mac screenshot tool with annotation, OCR and a ruler
- Shottr starts at $12 one-time purchase (Basic Tier).
- Shottr lists no Windows app and browser extension, which Lightshot has.
- Shottr can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Shottr does not cover file sharing, which Lightshot does.
Suits: Designers and front-end developers who measure pixels and colors on screen
ShareX
Free, open-source screenshot and screen recording for Windows
- ShareX is free.
- ShareX lists no macOS app and browser extension, which Lightshot has.
- ShareX is open source, according to its own site.
- ShareX also covers screen recording.
Suits: Windows users who capture, annotate and share screenshots many times a day
Greenshot
Free, open-source screenshot tool for Windows with an editor
- Greenshot starts at $1.99 one-time for the Mac version (US Mac App Store).
- Greenshot lists no browser extension, which Lightshot has.
- Greenshot is open source, according to its own site.
- Greenshot does not cover file sharing, which Lightshot does.
Suits: Windows users who want a free screenshot tool with a built-in editor
Flameshot
Free, open-source screenshot tool with on-screen annotation
- Flameshot is free.
- Flameshot also lists a Linux app.
- Flameshot lists no browser extension, which Lightshot has.
- Flameshot is open source, according to its own site.
- Flameshot does not cover file sharing, which Lightshot does.
Suits: People who want the same free screenshot tool on Windows, macOS and Linux
Limits worth knowing in Lightshot
- Sharing uploads the image to the vendor's server.
- The site's footer shows a 2009-2022 copyright, which suggests updates are infrequent.
- No Linux app is listed on the page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Lightshot?
The alternatives to Lightshot in this directory are Shottr, ShareX, Greenshot and Flameshot. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Lightshot.
Is there a free alternative to Lightshot?
Yes. ShareX and Flameshot are free to use. Shottr and Greenshot have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Lightshot alternatives work on Linux?
The Lightshot listing does not include a Linux app. Flameshot lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Lightshot?
ShareX, Greenshot and Flameshot are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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