Compare Lightshot and Snagit 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (36.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$39.00 Per Year
Lightshot
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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Star Rating
(5,422)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Snagit excels in its Screen Capture feature, achieving a high score of 9.8, while Lightshot matches this score but lacks some advanced functionalities that Snagit offers, such as scrolling capture and text extraction.
- Reviewers mention that Snagit's Video Capture capabilities are superior, scoring 9.1 compared to Lightshot's 8.0. Users appreciate Snagit's ability to record high-quality videos with ease, which is particularly beneficial for tutorial creation.
- G2 users highlight that Snagit's Image Editor is more robust, scoring 9.1, while Lightshot's editor scores 8.5. Reviewers say that Snagit's editing tools allow for more detailed customization, making it easier to annotate and enhance images.
- Users on G2 report that Snagit's Scrolling Capture feature, scoring 9.1, is a standout, allowing for seamless capture of long web pages or documents, which Lightshot does not support as effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Snagit's Text Extraction feature, scoring 8.4, is particularly useful for converting images to editable text, a functionality that Lightshot lacks, making Snagit a better choice for users needing this capability.
- Users say that while both products have a similar Ease of Use rating, Snagit’s comprehensive toolset and features make it more suitable for users who require advanced functionalities, whereas Lightshot is favored for its simplicity and quick access for basic tasks.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Lightshot
No pricing availableSnagit
Individual Subscription
$39.00
Per Year
- One Snagit Annual Subscription
- Compatible with Windows and MacOS
- Access to English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish and Portuguese language versions of Snagit
Free Trial
Lightshot
No trial information availableSnagit
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.5
107
9.4
4,825
Ease of Use
9.8
107
9.3
4,912
Ease of Setup
10.0
6
9.4
1,783
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.3
1,140
Quality of Support
8.9
71
9.0
2,799
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.3
1,017
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
102
8.6
4,819
Features by Category
Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.8
67
9.8
2250
8.0
47
9.1
2064
8.5
59
9.1
2192
Platform Content
7.8
49
8.8
2050
7.6
46
8.4
1787
7.8
38
9.1
2038
Platform Additional Functionality
9.2
55
8.5
1821
8.1
51
7.9
1674
Video Creation
Not enough data
9.3
136
Not enough data
8.9
127
Not enough data
8.5
119
Not enough data
8.0
116
Not enough data
8.0
116
Software Delivery
Not enough data
7.5
115
Not enough data
7.6
115
Not enough data
7.3
108
Analytics
Not enough data
7.4
114
Not enough data
7.4
114
Not enough data
7.2
111
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Features
Not enough data
9.4
275
Not enough data
9.1
278
Not enough data
9.7
283
Not enough data
9.1
273
Not enough data
9.4
281
Not enough data
8.4
248
Organization
Not enough data
8.2
239
Not enough data
8.2
231
Not enough data
8.5
239
Customization
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
250
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Analytics
Not enough data
7.8
223
Not enough data
7.6
221
Not enough data
7.6
221
Planning
Not enough data
6.5
327
Publishing
Not enough data
7.4
334
Social Media
Not enough data
7.0
334
Planning
Not enough data
6.8
327
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Lightshot and Snagit are categorized as Screen and Video Capture
Unique Categories
Lightshot has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Lightshot
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Snagit
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
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%
Computer Software
12.8%
Information Technology and Services
12.4%
Marketing and Advertising
5.6%
Hospital & Health Care
3.8%
Financial Services
3.7%
Other
61.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
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
Snagit
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Aubrey O.
Verified User in Financial Services
I love that Snagit allows you to capture any portion - large or small - of your screen. My favorite feature has to be the editing capabilities. After you take a screenshot, Snagit opens the captured image and allows you to work with the image in so many...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
When I used in the past, it seemed like setting up the defaults (hotkeys, etc) was more work than it was worth - especially seeing that most computers have native screenshot capture features and at least a baseline image editor.
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.
Aubrey O.
Verified User in Financial Services
I love that Snagit allows you to capture any portion - large or small - of your screen. My favorite feature has to be the editing capabilities. After you take a screenshot, Snagit opens the captured image and allows you to work with the image in so many...
Verified User in Computer Software
When I used in the past, it seemed like setting up the defaults (hotkeys, etc) was more work than it was worth - especially seeing that most computers have native screenshot capture features and at least a baseline image editor.
Discussions
Is it possible to integrate Lightshot with Dropbox?
2 comments
BK
it is workingRead 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
What is Snagit software used for?
10 comments
SM
copying and editing images. Easy, quick, lots of good tools, intuitive in use optionsRead more
Is there a free version of Snagit?
10 comments
JF
It is very inexpensive and worth its weight in gold, there may be a free trial, but this product is worth supporting!Read more
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