Lightshot AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Image Editors

The best Image Editor 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 11 are Image Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Image Editor alternatives to Lightshot are Greenshot, PicPick, FireShot and Snipboard.

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  1. ShareX icon

    ShareX

     784 likes
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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.

    251 ShareX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
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    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.
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    • Almost everyone thinks ShareX is a great Lightshot alternative.

    • ShareX is the most popular Windows alternative to Lightshot.

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

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

    Greenshot

     715 likes
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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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    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.
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    • 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
  4. PicPick icon

    PicPick

     197 likes
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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.

    201 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 Lightshot
    Guest
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    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.
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    • PicPick is the most popular SaaS alternative to Lightshot.

    • PicPick is Free Personal and ProprietaryLightshot is Free and Proprietary
    • PicPick is CustomizableLightshot is not according to our users
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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,...

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  6. FireShot icon

    FireShot

     42 likes
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    Capture full web page screenshots in Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Pale Moon or Internet Explorer Quick screenshots and annotations!

    126 FireShot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Internet Explorer
    • Google Chrome
    • Pale Moon
    • Thunderbird
    • Opera
    • Firefox
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    Comments about FireShot as an Alternative to Lightshot
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    not for linux and not free

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. FireShot is a legitimate Lightshot alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • FireShot is Freemium and ProprietaryLightshot is Free and Proprietary
  7. Snipboard icon

    Snipboard

     20 likes
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    Snipboard (previously known as Snaggy) is an image host that lets you quickly paste and share images from your clipboard directly online.

    106 Snipboard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  8. TinySnap icon

    TinySnap

     1 like
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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
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  11. Sniptool icon

    Sniptool

     3 likes
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    Snip tool is a screen capture tool that lets you capture one or more selected areas on your desktop and save it with optional annotations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. EasyCapture icon

    EasyCapture

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    EasyCapture is a powerful and easy-to-use free screen capture software.

    It allows you to capture whole windows, scrolling windows, selected-regions, fixed-size rectangles (regions) and window controls. It has a delayed capture mode, so that you can capture the target window dur.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. DataMask Editor icon

    DataMask Editor

     1 like
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    Edit image online straight from your browser.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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  14. ClipAce icon

    ClipAce

     1 like
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    AI-powered screenshot utility for region, window, and full-screen capture, featuring background removal, optical character recognition, image enhancement, annotation, watermark, and signature tools. Supports creatives, professionals, and content sharing workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Snap fast - area, window, or full screen, with instants arrows, shapes, blur, text...
     
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