Overall Winner
ShareX
beats Lightshot by 16 points
ShareX 🏆 79/100
Lightshot 63/100
ShareX
Free
VS
Lightshot
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
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 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
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 | ShareX | Lightshot | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | ShareX |
Our pick