Overall Winner
Lightshot
beats Flameshot by 11 points
Flameshot 56/100
Lightshot 🏆 67/100
Flameshot
Free
VS
Lightshot
Free
The verdict
Lightshot scores 67/100 against Flameshot's 56/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Flameshot
Lightshot
Price & Value
★★★★★
★★★★★
Features
★★★★☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆
★★★★★ wins
Reviews
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Flameshot
"Best open-source cross-platform screenshot tool for developers"
Pros
Free open-source with active GitHub Windows Mac and Linux support Command-line interface for developers
Lightshot
"Best for quick screenshots and instant sharing"
Pros
Get a cloud link in under 2 seconds Windows Mac and Chrome extension Free with cloud hosting for sharing
Pricing & value
| Metric | Flameshot | Lightshot | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | Flameshot |
Our pick