Overall Winner
Snagit
beats Lightshot by 26 points
Lightshot 67/100
Snagit 🏆 93/100
Lightshot
Free
VS
Snagit
$62.99/license
The verdict
Snagit scores 93/100 against Lightshot's 67/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Lightshot
Snagit
Price & Value
★★★★★ wins
★★★☆☆
Features
★★☆☆☆
★★★★★ wins
Ease of Use
★★★★★
★★★★★
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
Snagit
"Best overall professional screenshot tool"
Pros
Industry-leading scrolling screenshots and video Step tool and gesture capture are unique Works on both Windows and Mac
Pricing & value
| Metric | Lightshot | Snagit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | Lightshot |
| Starting price | Free | $62.99/license | Lightshot |
Our pick