Overall Winner
Lightshot
beats ScreenPal by 23 points
ScreenPal 40/100
Lightshot 🏆 63/100
ScreenPal
From $4/mo
VS
Lightshot
Free
The verdict
Lightshot scores 63/100 against ScreenPal's 40/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
ScreenPal
Lightshot
Price & Value
★★★★☆
★★★★★ wins
Features
★★★☆☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Ease of Use
★★☆☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Reviews
★★☆☆☆
★★★☆☆ wins
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
ScreenPal
"Budget screen recorder with hosting for educational content"
Pros
Screen recording hosting and sharing in one platform Free tier with basic features Affordable pro at $3/mo unlimited at $5/mo
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
Pricing & value
| Metric | ScreenPal | Lightshot | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | From $4/mo | Free | Lightshot |
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