Overall Winner
Greenshot
beats Lightshot by 21 points
Lightshot 63/100
Greenshot 🏆 84/100
Lightshot
Free
VS
Greenshot
Free
The verdict
Greenshot scores 84/100 against Lightshot's 63/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Lightshot
Greenshot
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
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
Pricing & value
| Metric | Lightshot | Greenshot | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | Lightshot |
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