Overall Winner
Greenshot
beats Lightshot by 21 points
Greenshot 🏆 84/100
Lightshot 63/100
Greenshot
Free
VS
Lightshot
Free
The verdict
Greenshot scores 84/100 against Lightshot's 63/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Greenshot
Lightshot
Price & Value
★★★★★
★★★★★
Features
★★★★☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Ease of Use
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Reviews
★★★★☆ wins
★★★☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Greenshot
"Best lightweight free screenshot tool for basic Windows needs"
Pros
Simple lightweight and completely free Send screenshots directly to Word or PowerPoint Keyboard shortcuts for power users
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 | Greenshot | Lightshot | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | Greenshot |
Our pick