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Flameshot vs Lightshot: catalog facts
Flameshot	Lightshot
Free Free and open source; no paid version.	Free Free to download and use.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Browser extension
In-place editing: arrows, highlight, blur or pixelate, text, shapes and counters on the selection itself Customisable interface colour, button selection, shortcuts and save behaviour	Region capture in two clicks Instant short link for sharing uploads
On Wayland it needs the right portal or compositor support, which varies by desktop No built-in video or GIF recording	Shared screenshots are stored on the developer's server Basic editing compared with full capture suites
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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