Overall Winner
Flameshot
beats Lightshot by 12 points
Lightshot 63/100
Flameshot 🏆 75/100
Lightshot
Free
VS
Flameshot
Free
The verdict
Flameshot scores 75/100 against Lightshot's 63/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Lightshot
Flameshot
Price & Value
★★★★★
★★★★★
Features
★★☆☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Ease of Use
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
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
Flameshot
"Best Linux-native screenshot tool with powerful annotation"
Pros
Best-in-class annotation tools for Linux Color picker blur numbers and arrow annotations Imgur upload built in for sharing
Pricing & value
| Metric | Lightshot | Flameshot | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | Lightshot |
Our pick