Greenshot
by Greenshot Contributors
Lightweight open-source screenshot tool for Windows with simple annotation and Office integration.
Tool Analysis
VerifiedFree
Yes
Windows
screenshot tool
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Weaknesses
Feature Ratings
Users praise Greenshot for being simple lightweight and doing one thing well
Pain Points
No updates since 2017 with known security vulnerability
Use Cases & Performance
Basic Windows screenshot needs
Lightweight free and does one thing well.
Office integration workflows
Send screenshots directly to Word and PowerPoint.
Users wanting simplicity over features
Near-zero learning curve with keyboard shortcuts.
Mac users
Windows-only — use Shottr or CleanShot X instead.
Sensitive enterprise environments
Known unfixed CVE vulnerability makes it a security risk.
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