Lightshot Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Lightshot for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative 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 loads of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Lightshot are Flameshot, Greenshot, Ksnip and FastStone Capture.

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  1. ShareX icon

    ShareX

     803 likes

    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.

    265 ShareX alternatives

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
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    ShareX vs Lightshot Comments
    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.
    3 of 6 comments
    • ShareX is Free and Open SourceLightshot is Free and Proprietary
    • ShareX is Customizable and Privacy focusedLightshot is not according to our users
  2. Flameshot icon

    Flameshot

     263 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.

    85 Flameshot alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • 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
  4. Greenshot icon

    Greenshot

     720 likes

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

    221 Greenshot alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    image editor (no stamp with greenshot)
     
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    Greenshot vs Lightshot Comments
    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
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    PicPick

    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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    Ksnip

     68 likes

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

    68 Ksnip alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
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  7. FastStone Capture icon

    FastStone Capture

     223 likes

    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.

    194 FastStone Capture alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Windows
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  8. PicPick icon

    PicPick

     198 likes

    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.

    212 PicPick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    PicPick vs Lightshot Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    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.
    • PicPick is Free Personal and ProprietaryLightshot is Free and Proprietary
    • PicPick is CustomizableLightshot is not according to our users
  10. Snagit icon

    Snagit

     201 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.

    216 Snagit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Snagit vs Lightshot Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    -2

    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
  11. Snipping Tool icon

    Snipping Tool

     231 likes

    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.

    165 Snipping Tool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Snipping Tool vs Lightshot Comments
    flux
    0

    Micros- replaced this tool with Snip & Sketch.

    • Snipping Tool is Free and ProprietaryLightshot is also Free and Proprietary
  12. Screenpresso icon

    Screenpresso

     55 likes

    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.

    127 Screenpresso alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    Workspace
     
  13. 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!

    109 Gyazo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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    Gyazo vs Lightshot Comments
    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
  14. Snipaste icon

    Snipaste

     32 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.

    63 Snipaste alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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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
  15. 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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    • Mac
    • Windows
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