Overall Winner
ShareX
beats Lightshot by 6 points
Lightshot 67/100
ShareX 🏆 73/100
Lightshot
Free
VS
ShareX
Free
The verdict
ShareX scores 73/100 against Lightshot's 67/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Lightshot
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
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
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 | Lightshot | ShareX | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | Lightshot |
Our pick