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

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    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.

    75 Flameshot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Powerful, yet simple to use open-source screenshot software
     
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    Top Positive Comment
    ultome
    2

    The most lightshot-like app on Linux

    Guest
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    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)

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    • Almost everyone thinks Flameshot is a great Lightshot alternative.

    • Flameshot is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Lightshot.

    • Flameshot is Free and Open SourceLightshot is Free and Proprietary
    • Flameshot is Customizable and Privacy focusedLightshot is not according to our users
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    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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Pavlin Lazarov
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    1

    Good alternative to lightshot I recommend this app

    Guest
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    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. Ksnip icon

    Ksnip

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

    59 Ksnip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
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    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.

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    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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    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
  7. CleanShot X icon

    CleanShot X

     20 likes
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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.

    190 CleanShot X alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
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    Shottr

     22 likes
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    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.

    87 Shottr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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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.

    57 Snipaste alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about Snipaste as an Alternative to Lightshot
    Nightcall
    Positive
    0

    It's more complete, lightweight, with blur option, but without cloud share and google reverse image search.

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    • Snipaste is Freemium and ProprietaryLightshot is Free and Proprietary
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    Gyazo

     30 likes
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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!

    100 Gyazo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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    Snapshots are quick and upload fast.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Gyazo is a great Lightshot alternative.

    • Gyazo is Freemium and ProprietaryLightshot is Free and Proprietary
  12. Pixsnip icon

    Pixsnip

     5 likes
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    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.

    54 Pixsnip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Vibrantsnap

     6 likes
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  14. Awesome Screenshot icon

    Awesome Screenshot

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Firefox
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    Comments about Awesome Screenshot as an Alternative to Lightshot
    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.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Awesome Screenshot is a legitimate Lightshot alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Awesome Screenshot is Freemium and ProprietaryLightshot is Free and Proprietary
  15. ishare icon

    ishare

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    The definitive screen capture utility for macOS, designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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