Overall Winner
Lightshot
beats Greenshot by 2 points
Greenshot 65/100
Lightshot 🏆 67/100
Greenshot
Free
VS
Lightshot
Free
The verdict
Lightshot scores 67/100 against Greenshot's 65/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Greenshot
Lightshot
Price & Value
★★★★★
★★★★★
Features
★★★☆☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Ease of Use
★★★★☆
★★★★★ wins
Reviews
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Greenshot
"Best lightweight free screenshot tool for basic needs"
Pros
Simple lightweight and completely free Middle ground between ShareX and Lightshot Send screenshots to Word or PowerPoint
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 | Greenshot | Lightshot | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | Greenshot |
Our pick