Overall Winner
Snagit
beats Lightshot by 10 points
Snagit 🏆 73/100
Lightshot 63/100
Snagit
$62.99/license
VS
Lightshot
Free
The verdict
Snagit scores 73/100 against Lightshot's 63/100. 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 for documentation teams"
Pros
Industry-leading scrolling screenshots and video recording Step tool and gesture capture are unique features Works on both Windows and Mac
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 | Snagit | Lightshot | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | Yes | Lightshot |
| Starting price | $62.99/license | Free | Lightshot |
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