Lightshot Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to Lightshot for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac 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 loads of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Lightshot are Greenshot, Ksnip, Snagit and CleanShot X.

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Lightshot alternatives are mainly Screenshot Capture Tools, but if you're looking for Screen Recorders or Screen Casting Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Mac, iPad, Linux + Open Source, iPhone, Portable and Open Source. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Lightshot.
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  1. Flameshot icon

    Flameshot

     257 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.

    82 Flameshot alternatives

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    • 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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    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. Greenshot icon

    Greenshot

     718 likes

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

    217 Greenshot alternatives

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    image editor (no stamp with greenshot)
     
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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.
    • Greenshot is Freemium and Open SourceLightshot is Free and Proprietary
    • Greenshot is CustomizableLightshot is not according to our users
  4. Ksnip icon

    Ksnip

     66 likes

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

    65 Ksnip alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    Annotations
     
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    CleanShot X icon
    CleanShot X

    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.

    https://cleanshot.com
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  6. Snagit icon

    Snagit

     200 likes

    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.

    210 Snagit alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
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    Guest
    Negative
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    Callouts have too few options, end results look childish.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Snagit is Paid and ProprietaryLightshot is Free and Proprietary
  7. CleanShot X icon

    CleanShot X

     21 likes

    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.

    200 CleanShot X alternatives

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    • Mac
    CleanShot X screenshot 1
     
  8. Shottr icon

    Shottr

     22 likes

    Shottr is a small, fast, human-sized screenshot app built for those who care about pixels. It was crafted with Swift, optimized for M1, and is completely free at the moment.

    93 Shottr alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  10. Snipaste icon

    Snipaste

     31 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.

    61 Snipaste alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    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
  11. 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!

    106 Gyazo alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    Screenshot online
     
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    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Snapshots are quick and upload fast.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Gyazo is Freemium and ProprietaryLightshot is Free and Proprietary
  12. Pixsnip icon

    Pixsnip

     6 likes

    Privacy-focused screenshot utility with local-only storage, capture and post-editing, precision tools like rulers and color picker, grouping, collage and card creation, full history, an intuitive interface, and no cloud or login required for secure offline workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Pixsnip screenshot 1
     
  13. Awesome Screenshot icon

    Awesome Screenshot

     42 likes

    Capture the whole page or any portion, annotate it with rectangles, circles, arrows, lines and text, one-click upload to share.

    124 Awesome Screenshot alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Firefox
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    Awesome Screenshot vs Lightshot Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    3

    It doesn't capture specific parts of my desktop. Doesn't override default print screen key behaviour. Doesn't have a native Linux app.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Awesome Screenshot is Freemium and ProprietaryLightshot is Free and Proprietary
  14. Vibrantsnap icon

    Vibrantsnap

     6 likes

    Enhances your storytelling through animated screenshot, add gradient background, images or video. Whether for presentation, social media posts, or engaging content creation, VibrantSnap provides the tools to make your visuals stand out and immersive.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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