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

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