Lightshot AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Screen Casting Tools

The best Screen Casting 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 ten of them are Screen Casting Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Screen Casting Tool alternatives to Lightshot are FastStone Capture, Snagit, FuseBase Capture and Easy Screen Capture and Annotation.

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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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    Comments about ShareX as an Alternative to Lightshot
    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. FastStone Capture icon

    FastStone Capture

     222 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.

    182 FastStone Capture alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • 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
  4. 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.

    202 Snagit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about Snagit as an Alternative to Lightshot
    Guest
    Negative
    -2

    Callouts have too few options, end results look childish.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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
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  6. FuseBase Capture icon

    FuseBase Capture

     32 likes
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    Capture full and partial screenshots, record screen or webcam videos with extensive editing tools, including annotations, video conversion to gif/mp4, and sharing options. Create step-by-step guides enhanced by AI, save in multiple formats, and utilize cloud storage integration.

    160 FuseBase Capture alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  7. Easy Screen Capture and Annotation icon

    Easy Screen Capture and Annotation

     12 likes
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    Easy Screen Capture and Annotation lets you capture and annotate any part of the screen. The main goal of the product is to speed up the capture and editing process saving you valuable time by automating repetitive tasks.

    112 Easy Screen Capture and Annotation alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    TinyTake

     7 likes
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    TinyTake is a free screen capture software for Microsoft Windows. With TinyTake, you can capture images and videos of your computer screen, add comments and share them with others in minutes. TinyTake is built by MangoApps and is available for free.

    134 TinyTake alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Hidden Capture

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    Grab screenshots in a stealth mode, and start the capturing process at a user-defined time with the help of this simple to use and efficient software tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. Screen Capturer icon

    Screen Capturer

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    Screen Capturer allows you to instantly capture any area of the screen to a file or email.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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