Overall Winner
Greenshot
beats ShareX by 5 points
ShareX 79/100
Greenshot 🏆 84/100
ShareX
Free
VS
Greenshot
Free
The verdict
Greenshot scores 84/100 against ShareX's 79/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
ShareX
Greenshot
Price & Value
★★★★★
★★★★★
Features
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Reviews
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
ShareX
"Most feature-rich free screenshot tool for Windows power users"
Pros
Free open-source with extreme feature depth Screen capture recording OCR file upload ruler QR code Automated upload to 30+ destinations
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
Pricing & value
| Metric | ShareX | Greenshot | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | ShareX |
Our pick