Lightshot Alternatives for Linux

Lightshot is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Flameshot, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Lightshot and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Lightshot are Ksnip, Spectacle, Gyazo and GoFullPage.

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Lightshot alternatives are mainly Screenshot Capture Tools, but if you're looking for Screen Recorders or Video Sharing Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Mac, iPad, Linux + Open Source, iPhone, Portable and Open Source. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Lightshot.
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  1. Flameshot icon

    Flameshot

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    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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Powerful, yet simple to use open-source screenshot software
     
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    ultome
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    The most lightshot-like app on Linux

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    BrenoZ
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    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)

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    • Almost everyone thinks Flameshot is a great Lightshot alternative.

    • Flameshot is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Lightshot.

    • Flameshot is Free and Open SourceLightshot is Free and Proprietary
    • Flameshot is Customizable and Privacy focusedLightshot is not according to our users
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    Ksnip

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

    59 Ksnip alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    Annotations
     
  4. Spectacle icon

    Spectacle

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    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

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
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    Great integration with KDE Plasma

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

    Gyazo

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    Gyazo lets you instantly grab the screen and upload the image to the web. You can easily share on Chat, Social, Email, or anywhere!

    100 Gyazo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    Screenshot online
     
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    Snapshots are quick and upload fast.

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    • Most users think Gyazo is a great Lightshot alternative.

    • Gyazo is Freemium and ProprietaryLightshot is Free and Proprietary
  6. GoFullPage icon

    GoFullPage

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    The simplest way to take a full page screenshot of your current browser window. Click on the extension icon (or press Alt+Shift+P), watch the extension capture each part of the page, and be transported to a new tab of your screenshot where you can download it as an image or PDF...

    117 GoFullPage alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    GoFullPage screenshot 1
     
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    Horizon Pics

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    Your place to share photos, videos, documents, links, clipboards, and more. Fast, private and reliable.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    Homepage
     
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    TinySnap

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    TinySnap is a production-ready screenshot extension tool created for everyone, especially creators, developers, and marketers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    TinySnap screenshot 1
     
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    HotShots

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    Hotshots is a screenshot tool with some editing features. It is particularly suitable for writing documentation (as used in the following chapters) but you can use it to highlight some details on a map image or what ever you want.

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main Interface
     
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    ScreenCloud

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    ScreenCloud is an easy to use screenshot sharing application. Take a screenshot using one of the 3 hotkeys or simply click the ScreenCloud tray icon. You can choose where you want to save your screenshot.

    Cost / License

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    ScreenCloud running on Windows 7
     
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    Collabshot

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    Free web and desktop application that enables quick screen grabs, easy URL-based sharing, and live, multi-person drawing and sketching.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Website. Landing page
     
  13. Swappy icon

    Swappy

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    Swappy is a Wayland screenshot editing tool featuring brushes, text, shapes, arrows, and blur. Images can be saved locally or copied directly to the clipboard.

    57 Swappy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Linux
    Swappy screenshot editor
     
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