Overall Winner
Lightshot
beats OBS Studio by 9 points
OBS Studio 42/100
Lightshot 🏆 51/100
OBS Studio
Free
VS
Lightshot
Free
The verdict
Lightshot scores 51/100 against OBS Studio's 42/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
OBS Studio
Lightshot
Price & Value
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Features
★★★★☆ wins
★★★☆☆
Ease of Use
★★☆☆☆
★★★☆☆ wins
Reviews
★★☆☆☆
★★★☆☆ wins
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
OBS Studio
"Free cross-platform screencaster; crash and lag reports pull UX down."
Pros
ShareX and OBS are free and open-source Works really well
Lightshot
"Free quick stills tool; this batch has no comments and no recording-suite evidence."
Pros
Free lightweight screenshot on Chrome, Mac, and Windows
Pricing & value
| Metric | OBS Studio | Lightshot | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | OBS Studio |
Our pick