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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (62.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Lightshot
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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Star Rating
(79)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.0% 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 ShareX excels in screen capture with a rating of 9.9, while Lightshot follows closely with a rating of 9.8. Reviewers mention that ShareX's ability to capture scrolling windows is particularly impressive, making it a favorite for users needing comprehensive screenshots.
- Reviewers mention that ShareX offers superior video capture capabilities, scoring 9.8 compared to Lightshot's 8.0. Users say that the ability to record high-quality videos directly from the screen is a significant advantage for those who create tutorials or presentations.
- G2 users highlight that both products have an image editor rated equally at 8.5, but users on G2 report that ShareX's editing tools are more versatile, allowing for advanced modifications that Lightshot lacks.
- Users say that ShareX shines in file sharing with a score of 9.5, while Lightshot scores 9.2. Reviewers mention that ShareX's integration with various cloud services makes it easier to share files quickly and efficiently.
- Reviewers mention that ShareX's scrolling capture feature is rated at 9.2, significantly higher than Lightshot's 7.8. Users report that this feature is essential for capturing long web pages or documents without missing any content.
- Users on G2 report that ShareX has a more robust platform search functionality with a score of 8.8, compared to Lightshot's 8.1. Reviewers say that this makes it easier to find previously captured images and videos, enhancing overall productivity.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Lightshot
No pricing availableShareX
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Lightshot
No trial information availableShareX
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.5
107
9.7
68
Ease of Use
9.8
107
8.7
68
Ease of Setup
10.0
6
9.0
13
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.8
9
Quality of Support
8.9
71
8.5
42
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
102
9.1
67
Features by Category
Platform Basics
9.8
67
9.9
33
8.0
47
9.6
32
8.5
59
8.4
29
Platform Content
7.8
49
9.1
31
7.6
46
8.7
20
7.8
38
9.7
31
Platform Additional Functionality
9.2
55
9.5
30
8.1
51
8.6
19
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Lightshot and ShareX are categorized as Screen and Video Capture
Unique Categories
Lightshot has no unique categories
ShareX has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Lightshot
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ShareX
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
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%
Computer Software
29.1%
Information Technology and Services
19.0%
Computer Games
5.1%
Higher Education
3.8%
Accounting
3.8%
Other
39.2%
Discussions
Is it possible to integrate Lightshot with Dropbox?
2 Comments
BK
it is workingRead 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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