Lightscreen AlternativesScreenshot Capture Tools and other similar apps like Lightscreen

Lightscreen is described as 'Lightweight screen shooting application for Windows and linux used to automate the process of saving and cataloging screenshots' and is a popular screenshot capture tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Lightscreen for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and Google Chrome apps. The best Lightscreen alternative is ShareX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Lightscreen are Greenshot, PicPick, Ksnip and FastStone Capture.

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  1. ShareX icon

    ShareX

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    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.

    250 ShareX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
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    • ShareX is the most popular Windows alternative to Lightscreen.

    • ShareX is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Lightscreen.

    • ShareX is Free and Open SourceLightscreen is also Free and Open Source
    • ShareX is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedLightscreen is not according to our users
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    Greenshot

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

    209 Greenshot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Greenshot is the most popular Mac alternative to Lightscreen.

    • Greenshot is Freemium and Open SourceLightscreen is Free and Open Source
    • Greenshot is Lightweight and CustomizableLightscreen is not according to our users
  4. PicPick icon

    PicPick

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    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.

    200 PicPick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Comments about PicPick as an Alternative to Lightscreen
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    Same but more full-features. But not bloated either — all the additional features make sense in their contexts.

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    • PicPick is the most popular SaaS alternative to Lightscreen.

    • PicPick is Free Personal and ProprietaryLightscreen is Free and Open Source
    • PicPick is CustomizableLightscreen 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.

    58 Ksnip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
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    • Ksnip is the most popular Linux alternative to Lightscreen.

    • Ksnip is Free and Open SourceLightscreen is also Free and Open Source
    • Ksnip is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedLightscreen is not according to our users
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    FastStone Capture

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    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.

    182 FastStone Capture alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • FastStone Capture is the most popular commercial alternative to Lightscreen.

    • FastStone Capture is Paid and ProprietaryLightscreen is Free and Open Source
    • FastStone Capture is LightweightLightscreen is not according to our users
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    Snagit

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    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.

    201 Snagit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  11. Lightshot icon

    Lightshot

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    Captures selectable screen regions for Windows and Mac, offers instant uploading, quick editing, and sharing through short URLs, supports saving locally, annotating, clipboard copying, browser add-ons, upload history access, and operates without heavy system use.

    183 Lightshot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning
    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Wine
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    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.

    194 Spectacle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
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    Evernote Web Clipper

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

    197 Evernote Web Clipper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Firefox
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    • Evernote Web Clipper is the most popular Web-based alternative to Lightscreen.

    • Evernote Web Clipper is Free and ProprietaryLightscreen is Free and Open Source
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    Snipaste

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    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.

    58 Snipaste alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  15. Screenpresso icon

    Screenpresso

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    Comprehensive screenshot and screencast tool offering full-screen, window, or region captures with a built-in editor. Supports cropping, resizing, labels, and effects, with integration for popular services. Free version includes some branding and is limited to 15s screen casts.

    116 Screenpresso alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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