Lightshot AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Screen Recorders

The best Screen Recorder 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 many of them are Screen Recorders so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Screen Recorder alternatives to Lightshot are FastStone Capture, Snipping Tool, Snagit and Spectacle.

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Captures customizable screen areas, enables instant online upload, sharing via short URLs, quick edits, local saves, and seamless browser add-ons.

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  1. ShareX icon

    ShareX

     761 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.

    240 ShareX alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Screenshot OCR
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  Edit screenshots
    6.  Built-in Image editor
    7.  Share Videos
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  GIF recording
    10.  Support for Hotkeys
    11.  Record videos
    12.  Share screenshots

    ShareX VS Lightshot

     
    Comments about ShareX as an Alternative to Lightshot
    Top Positive Comment
    Ola Johansson
    Oct 3, 2016
    4

    Great tool if you need loads of features and freedom to upload images to custom services.

    Most Recent Comment
    Ihor
    Positive Mar 13, 2023
    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 Sep 1, 2020
    -1

    This tool is a good addition to lightshot for a more thorough preparation.

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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 CustomizableLightshot is not according to our users
  2. FastStone Capture icon

    FastStone Capture

     221 likes
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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.

    172 FastStone Capture alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FastStone Capture screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Image Annotations
    3.  Capture mouse pointer
    4.  Portable
    5.  Support for FTP
    6.  Annotate Screenshot
    7.  Upload Screenshot
    8.  Join Images

    FastStone Capture VS Lightshot

     

    • Most users think FastStone Capture is a great Lightshot alternative.

    • FastStone Capture is the most popular commercial alternative to Lightshot.

    • FastStone Capture is Paid and ProprietaryLightshot is Free and Proprietary
    • FastStone Capture is LightweightLightshot is not according to our users
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    Snipping Tool

     229 likes
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    Snipping Tool is a screen capture utility that allows users to take screenshots of specific objects or full screens, annotate them, and save or share the captured images or videos.

    143 Snipping Tool alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Snipping Tool screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Annotate Screenshot
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  OCR
    6.  Screen Sharing
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Bundled with Windows

    Snipping Tool VS Lightshot

     
    Comments about Snipping Tool as an Alternative to Lightshot
    flux
    Aug 3, 2021
    0

    Micros- replaced this tool with Snip & Sketch.

    Lightshot Icon
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    • Most users think Snipping Tool is a great Lightshot alternative.

    • Snipping Tool is Free and ProprietaryLightshot is also Free and Proprietary
    • Snipping Tool is LightweightLightshot is not according to our users
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  6. Snagit icon

    Snagit

     199 likes
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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.

    191 Snagit alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Snagit screenshot 1

    Top Snagit Features

    1.  Full-page Screenshot
    2.  Edit screenshots
    3.  Upload Screenshot
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Annotate Screenshot
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  OCR
    10.  Dark Mode
    11. YouTube icon  Upload directly to YouTube
    12.  Auto Scrolling

    Snagit VS Lightshot

     
    Comments about Snagit as an Alternative to Lightshot
    Guest
    Negative Jan 6, 2017
    -2

    Callouts have too few options, end results look childish.

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    • Some users think Snagit is a great Lightshot alternative, some don't.

    • Snagit is Paid and ProprietaryLightshot is Free and Proprietary
  7. Spectacle icon

    Spectacle

     34 likes
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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.

    185 Spectacle alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    Spectacle screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Annotate Screenshot
    2.  Auto File Naming
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    9.  Upload Screenshot
    10.  Portable
    11.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    12.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    Spectacle VS Lightshot

     
    Comments about Spectacle as an Alternative to Lightshot
    Guest
    Positive Jul 28, 2019
    1

    Great integration with KDE Plasma

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    • Spectacle is Free and Open SourceLightshot is Free and Proprietary
    • Spectacle is Privacy focused and LightweightLightshot is not according to our users
  8. Screenpresso icon

    Screenpresso

     55 likes
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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.

    109 Screenpresso alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Workspace

    Screenpresso Features

    1.  Annotate Screenshot
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Full-page Screenshot
    4.  Portable
    5.  Edit screenshots
    6.  Built-in Image editor
    7.  Share screenshots

    Screenpresso VS Lightshot

     
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    CleanShot X

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    Capture and record screens on Mac with CleanShot X, featuring seamless recording, custom keyboard shortcuts, customizable wallpapers, Quick Access Overlay, and Desktop icon toggle for a tidy user interface.

    178 CleanShot X alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    CleanShot X screenshot 1

    CleanShot X Features

    1.  Annotate Screenshot
    2.  Upload Screenshot
    3.  OCR
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Full-page Screenshot
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No registration required
    9.  No Tracking

    CleanShot X VS Lightshot

     
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    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!

    95 Gyazo alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    Screenshot online

    Gyazo Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  Upload Screenshot
    3.  Instant Replay
    4.  Share screenshots
    5.  Share on Twitter

    Gyazo VS Lightshot

     
    Comments about Gyazo as an Alternative to Lightshot
    Guest
    Positive Apr 4, 2019
    0

    Snapshots are quick and upload fast.

    Lightshot Icon
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    • Most users think Gyazo is a great Lightshot alternative.

    • Gyazo is Freemium and ProprietaryLightshot is Free and Proprietary
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