Overall Winner
ShareX
beats Lightshot by 6 points
ShareX 🏆 73/100
Lightshot 67/100
ShareX
Free
VS
Lightshot
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
ShareX
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
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
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
Pricing & value
| Metric | ShareX | Lightshot | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | ShareX |
Our pick