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 Snipaste.

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  1. Flameshot icon

    Flameshot

     274 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.

    100 Flameshot alternatives

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    Application type

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Powerful, yet simple to use open-source screenshot software
     
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    Flameshot vs Lightshot Comments
    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.

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

    Ksnip

     69 likes

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

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

    Spectacle

     41 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.

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    Spectacle screenshot 1
     
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    Spectacle vs Lightshot Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Great integration with KDE Plasma

    • Spectacle is Free and Open SourceLightshot is Free and Proprietary
    • Spectacle is Privacy focusedLightshot is not according to our users
  5. Gyazo icon

    Gyazo

     30 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    Screenshot online
     
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    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Snapshots are quick and upload fast.

    • Gyazo is Freemium and ProprietaryLightshot is Free and Proprietary
  7. Snipaste icon

    Snipaste

     32 likes

    Snipaste is a simple but powerful snipping tool, and also allows you to pin the screenshot back onto the screen. Snip. Then paste. Free. Customizable. Portable.

    72 Snipaste alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Snipaste screenshot 1
     
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    Snipaste vs Lightshot Comments
    Nightcall
    Positive
    0

    It's more complete, lightweight, with blur option, but without cloud share and google reverse image search.

    • Snipaste is Freemium and ProprietaryLightshot is Free and Proprietary
  8. GoFullPage icon

    GoFullPage

     13 likes

    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...

    129 GoFullPage alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    GoFullPage screenshot 1
     
  9. TinySnap icon

    TinySnap

     1 like

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    HotShots

     9 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main Interface
     
  11. Horizon Pics icon

    Horizon Pics

     5 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    Homepage
     
  12. ScreenCloud icon

    ScreenCloud

     20 likes

    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
     
  13. Collabshot icon

    Collabshot

     25 likes

    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
     
  14. Swappy icon

    Swappy

     2 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Swappy screenshot editor
     
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