Overall Winner
Greenshot
beats ShareX by 5 points
Greenshot 🏆 84/100
ShareX 79/100
Greenshot
Free
VS
ShareX
Free
The verdict
Greenshot scores 84/100 against ShareX's 79/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Greenshot
ShareX
Price & Value
★★★★★
★★★★★
Features
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Ease of Use
★★★★☆ wins
★★★☆☆
Reviews
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Greenshot
"Best lightweight free screenshot tool for basic Windows needs"
Pros
Simple lightweight and completely free Send screenshots directly to Word or PowerPoint Keyboard shortcuts for power users
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 | Greenshot | ShareX | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | Greenshot |
Our pick