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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  1. ShareX icon

    ShareX

     797 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.

    260 ShareX alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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. 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.

    188 FastStone Capture alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. 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.

    160 Snipping Tool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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
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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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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
  7. Spectacle icon

    Spectacle

     38 likes

    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.

    202 Spectacle alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
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    Spectacle vs Lightshot Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Great integration with KDE Plasma

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Spectacle is Free and Open SourceLightshot is Free and Proprietary
    • Spectacle is Privacy focusedLightshot is not according to our users
  8. 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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. 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.

    123 Screenpresso alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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
  12. 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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • 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. Droplr icon

    Droplr

     60 likes

    Droplr is a tiny application that aims at helping people share things easier. Every day people come across many situations in which they need to share something with someone else. It's a simple problem, but almost every solution is limited, cumbersome, inflexible and/or...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
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  15. Ashampoo Snap icon

    Ashampoo Snap

     10 likes

    Capture screenshots or record videos with Ashampoo Snap’s efficient tools. Enjoy easy editing, multi-display support, OCR for 180 languages, and instant sharing capabilities. Revamp your projects with video cutting, annotations, and custom capture options.

    178 Ashampoo Snap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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