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LightshotCleanShot X
Free

Free to download and use.

 Paid

Paid Mac application.

Windows, macOS, Browser extension macOS
  • Region capture in two clicks
  • Instant short link for sharing uploads
  • Scrolling capture handles long pages in one shot
  • Built-in annotation avoids needing a separate editor
  • Shared screenshots are stored on the developer's server
  • Basic editing compared with full capture suites
  • Mac only
  • Paid app rather than free
Downloadable app, Browser extension Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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