Overall Winner
CleanShot X
beats Lightshot by 15 points
CleanShot X 🏆 78/100
Lightshot 63/100
CleanShot X
$29/yr
VS
Lightshot
Free
The verdict
CleanShot X scores 78/100 against Lightshot's 63/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
CleanShot X
Lightshot
Price & Value
★★☆☆☆
★★★★★ wins
Features
★★★★☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Ease of Use
★★★★★ wins
★★★★☆
Reviews
★★★★☆ wins
★★★☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
CleanShot X
"The gold standard Mac screenshot tool with the most polished UX"
Pros
Best-in-class macOS UX and interface design Capture recording GIF scrolling and OCR in one app Floating window UI is uniquely elegant
Lightshot
"Fastest screenshot tool for casual users who just need quick captures"
Pros
Extremely fast capture with PrtScn shortcut Cloud upload for instant sharing Cross-platform on Windows and Mac
Pricing & value
| Metric | CleanShot X | Lightshot | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | Yes | Lightshot |
| Starting price | $29/yr | Free | Lightshot |
Our pick