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Lightshot vs Snipping Tool: catalog facts
Lightshot	Snipping Tool
Free Free to download and use.	Free Free and included with Windows 11.
Windows, macOS, Browser extension	Windows
Region capture in two clicks Instant short link for sharing uploads	Included with Windows 11 Annotate with mouse, touch or pen
Shared screenshots are stored on the developer's server Basic editing compared with full capture suites	Current version is Windows 11 only Fewer editing options than dedicated screenshot tools
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
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 October 1, 2026

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