Overall Winner
Snagit
beats Lightshot by 26 points
Snagit 🏆 93/100
Lightshot 67/100
Snagit
$62.99/license
VS
Lightshot
Free
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
Snagit
Lightshot
Price & Value
★★★☆☆
★★★★★ wins
Features
★★★★★ wins
★★☆☆☆
Ease of Use
★★★★★
★★★★★
Reviews
★★★★★ wins
★★★☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
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
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 | Snagit | Lightshot | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | Yes | Lightshot |
| Starting price | $62.99/license | Free | Lightshot |
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