Compare Greenshot and Lightshot 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (49.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Greenshot
Star Rating
(162)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about GreenshotLightshot
Star Rating
(130)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that Greenshot excels in its Image Editor functionality, with a score of 9.2, allowing for extensive editing options that many find useful for quick adjustments. In contrast, Lightshot's Image Editor received a lower score of 8.5, indicating it may lack some advanced features that users desire.
- Reviewers mention that Greenshot's Scrolling Capture feature, rated at 8.4, is effective for capturing long web pages, although some users feel it could be improved. Lightshot, with a score of 7.8 in this area, is noted for its simplicity but may not handle scrolling captures as well as Greenshot.
- G2 users highlight that Lightshot shines in File Sharing, achieving a score of 9.2, which makes it easy to share screenshots directly via links. Greenshot, while still functional in this area with a score of 8.9, does not offer the same level of convenience for quick sharing.
- Users on G2 report that both products perform well in Screen Capture, each scoring 9.8, but Greenshot is often praised for its additional features like customizable shortcuts and the ability to capture specific regions, which some users find more intuitive.
- Reviewers mention that Lightshot's Video Capture feature, rated at 8.0, is appreciated for its user-friendly interface, making it easier for beginners. Greenshot, however, has a lower score of 7.1 in this area, indicating it may not be as robust for users looking to capture video content.
- Users say that both products have strong Ease of Setup ratings, with Greenshot at 9.7 and Lightshot at a perfect 10.0, suggesting that Lightshot may be slightly more user-friendly for first-time installations, which is a significant factor for new users.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Greenshot
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Meets Requirements
9.6
142
9.5
107
Ease of Use
9.5
143
9.8
107
Ease of Setup
9.7
32
10.0
6
Ease of Admin
9.7
26
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.1
56
8.9
71
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
19
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
136
8.5
102
Features by Category
Platform Basics
9.8
44
9.8
67
7.1
16
8.0
47
9.2
37
8.5
59
Platform Content
8.4
28
7.8
49
8.6
22
7.6
46
7.4
17
7.8
38
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
29
9.2
55
8.0
18
8.1
51
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Greenshot and Lightshot are categorized as Screen and Video Capture
Unique Categories
Greenshot has no unique categories
Lightshot has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Greenshot
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Lightshot
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
19.0%
Computer Software
14.6%
Hospital & Health Care
5.7%
Internet
3.8%
Financial Services
3.8%
Other
53.2%
Computer Software
14.4%
Information Technology and Services
13.6%
Marketing and Advertising
8.0%
Consumer Goods
5.6%
Telecommunications
4.0%
Other
54.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Greenshot
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Carlos R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Greenshot is the most comprehensive screenshotting software that I've ever used. The ability to take precise "to the pixel" screen shots to then move that screenshot into Greenshot's inbuilt image editor that not only allows you to add tags but also...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Manish S.
Verified User in Consumer Goods
-Greenshot does not support video recording. If you need to record a video of your screen, you will need to use a different tool. -Greenshot does not integrate with any cloud storage services.
Lightshot
Most Helpful Favorable Review
PANKAJ S.
Verified User in Manufacturing
The best thing about Lightshot is that its very easy to use as it works in a single click. We can select area that to be captured.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Carlos R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Greenshot is the most comprehensive screenshotting software that I've ever used. The ability to take precise "to the pixel" screen shots to then move that screenshot into Greenshot's inbuilt image editor that not only allows you to add tags but also...
PANKAJ S.
Verified User in Manufacturing
The best thing about Lightshot is that its very easy to use as it works in a single click. We can select area that to be captured.
Manish S.
Verified User in Consumer Goods
-Greenshot does not support video recording. If you need to record a video of your screen, you will need to use a different tool. -Greenshot does not integrate with any cloud storage services.
Discussions
Do I have to pay for using Greenshot?
2 comments
JF
Nope, it is open source and for freeRead more
Will greenshot have google drive or other cloud storage integration in near future?
1 comment
PR
I think the answer is NoRead more
What is greenshot used for?
1 comment
CR
Greenshot is used for taking screenshots, Greenshot can be easily initiated by pressing the 'print screen' button on your keyboard to then take super precise...Read more
What is Lightshot used for?
1 comment
AM
Lightshot is used to capture screenshots within your PC and customize them, colour them, add text, etc.Read more
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