Overall Winner
ShareX
beats Lightshot by 16 points
Lightshot 63/100
ShareX 🏆 79/100
Lightshot
Free
VS
ShareX
Free
The verdict
ShareX scores 79/100 against Lightshot's 63/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Lightshot
ShareX
Price & Value
★★★★★
★★★★★
Features
★★☆☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Ease of Use
★★★★☆ wins
★★★☆☆
Reviews
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Lightshot
"Fastest screenshot tool for casual users who just need quick captures"
Pros
Extremely fast capture with PrtScn shortcut Cloud upload for instant sharing Cross-platform on Windows and Mac
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
Pricing & value
| Metric | Lightshot | ShareX | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | Lightshot |
Our pick