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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (49.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Greenshot
Star Rating
(164)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about GreenshotLightshot
Star Rating
(130)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Greenshot excels in its Image Editor functionality, with a score of 9.2, allowing for extensive editing options post-capture, while Lightshot's editor, scoring 8.5, is noted for being simpler but less feature-rich.
- Reviewers mention that Greenshot's Scrolling Capture feature, rated at 8.4, is effective for capturing long web pages, whereas Lightshot's scrolling capture, with a score of 7.8, is less reliable and can miss sections of the page.
- G2 users highlight that Lightshot offers superior File Sharing capabilities, scoring 9.2 compared to Greenshot's 8.9, making it easier to share screenshots directly to social media or via links.
- Users on G2 report that Greenshot's Screen Record feature, rated at 7.4, is less robust than Lightshot's 7.8, indicating that Lightshot may provide a smoother experience for users needing video capture.
- Reviewers mention that both products have strong Screen Capture capabilities, each scoring 9.8, but Greenshot is often praised for its additional options like customizable shortcuts and a more comprehensive settings menu.
- Users say that while both products have high ratings for Ease of Setup, with Greenshot at 9.7 and Lightshot at a perfect 10.0, Lightshot's installation process is often described as more straightforward and user-friendly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Greenshot
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Greenshot
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.5
143
9.5
107
Ease of Use
9.4
145
9.8
107
Ease of Setup
9.7
34
10.0
6
Ease of Admin
9.7
26
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.0
57
8.9
71
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
19
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
137
8.5
102
Features by Category
Platform Basics
9.7
45
9.8
67
7.0
17
8.0
47
9.1
38
8.5
59
Platform Content
8.3
29
7.8
49
8.3
23
7.6
46
7.1
18
7.8
38
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
30
9.2
55
7.6
19
8.1
51
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Greenshot and Lightshot are categorized as Screen and Video Capture
Unique Categories
Greenshot has no unique categories
Lightshot has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Greenshot
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Lightshot
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
19.4%
Computer Software
14.4%
Hospital & Health Care
5.6%
Internet
3.8%
Financial Services
3.8%
Other
53.1%
Computer Software
14.4%
Information Technology and Services
13.6%
Marketing and Advertising
8.0%
Consumer Goods
5.6%
Telecommunications
4.0%
Other
54.4%
Discussions
Do I have to pay for using Greenshot?
2 Comments
JF
Nope, it is open source and for freeRead more
Will greenshot have google drive or other cloud storage integration in near future?
1 Comment
PR
I think the answer is NoRead more
What is greenshot used for?
1 Comment
CR
Greenshot is used for taking screenshots, Greenshot can be easily initiated by pressing the 'print screen' button on your keyboard to then take super precise...Read more
What is Lightshot used for?
1 Comment
AM
Lightshot is used to capture screenshots within your PC and customize them, colour them, add text, etc.Read more
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