Overall Winner
Flameshot
beats Lightshot by 12 points
Flameshot 🏆 75/100
Lightshot 63/100
Flameshot
Free
VS
Lightshot
Free
The verdict
Flameshot scores 75/100 against Lightshot's 63/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Flameshot
Lightshot
Price & Value
★★★★★
★★★★★
Features
★★★★☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Ease of Use
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Reviews
★★★★☆ wins
★★★☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Flameshot
"Best Linux-native screenshot tool with powerful annotation"
Pros
Best-in-class annotation tools for Linux Color picker blur numbers and arrow annotations Imgur upload built in for sharing
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 | Flameshot | Lightshot | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | Flameshot |
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