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Snipaste vs Lightshot: catalog facts
Snipaste	Lightshot
Freemium Free to use, with a paid version unlocking extra features.	Free Free to download and use.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Browser extension
Pinning snips as floating windows is a distinctive workflow for comparing references Available free across Windows, macOS, and Linux	Region capture in two clicks Instant short link for sharing uploads
Advanced features require the paid version Primarily a snip and pin tool rather than a full screen recorder	Shared screenshots are stored on the developer's server Basic editing compared with full capture suites
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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