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Lightshot vs Snipaste: catalog facts
Lightshot	Snipaste
Free Free to download and use.	Freemium Free to use, with a paid version unlocking extra features.
Windows, macOS, Browser extension	Windows, macOS, Linux
Region capture in two clicks Instant short link for sharing uploads	Pinning snips as floating windows is a distinctive workflow for comparing references Available free across Windows, macOS, and Linux
Shared screenshots are stored on the developer's server Basic editing compared with full capture suites	Advanced features require the paid version Primarily a snip and pin tool rather than a full screen recorder
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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