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Lightshot vs Xnapper: catalog facts
Lightshot	Xnapper
Free Free to download and use.	Freemium Free to use with a watermark; a one-time payment removes it.
Windows, macOS, Browser extension	macOS
Region capture in two clicks Instant short link for sharing uploads	Automatic background and balancing for presentable screenshots One-click redaction of emails, card numbers and API keys
Shared screenshots are stored on the developer's server Basic editing compared with full capture suites	Free version adds a watermark Cloud upload is not available yet
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	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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