Overall Winner
ShareX
beats Greenshot by 8 points
Greenshot 65/100
ShareX 🏆 73/100
Greenshot
Free
VS
ShareX
Free
The verdict
ShareX scores 73/100 against Greenshot's 65/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Greenshot
ShareX
Price & Value
★★★★★
★★★★★
Features
★★★☆☆
★★★★★ wins
Ease of Use
★★★★☆ wins
★★★☆☆
Reviews
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
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
ShareX
"Most powerful free screenshot tool for Windows"
Pros
Completely free and open-source 20+ capture modes including scrolling and OCR 80+ upload destinations and custom workflows
Pricing & value
| Metric | Greenshot | ShareX | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | Greenshot |
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