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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (36.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$39.00 Per Year
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
(5,715)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Snagit excels in screen recording capabilities, with a score of 9.3, while Lightshot's screen recording feature is rated lower at 7.8. Reviewers mention that Snagit's ability to capture high-quality video and audio makes it a preferred choice for creating tutorials and presentations.
- Reviewers mention that Snagit's image editing tools are robust, scoring 9.1, compared to Lightshot's 8.5. Users appreciate Snagit's advanced editing features, such as customizable annotations and frames, which enhance the overall quality of their screenshots.
- G2 users highlight that Snagit's scrolling capture feature is rated 9.1, allowing users to capture long web pages seamlessly, while Lightshot's scrolling capture is rated lower at 7.8. Users say this feature is particularly useful for creating comprehensive documentation or tutorials.
- Users on G2 report that Snagit's video upload feature scores 8.9, making it easy to share recorded videos, whereas Lightshot's video upload capability is less impressive at 7.8. Reviewers mention that this ease of sharing is crucial for collaborative projects.
- Reviewers mention that Snagit's quality of support is rated 9.1, which is higher than Lightshot's 8.9. Users appreciate the responsive customer service and extensive resources available for troubleshooting and learning how to maximize the software's features.
- Users say that Snagit's overall ease of use is rated 9.3, while Lightshot shines with an even higher score of 9.8. Reviewers mention that Lightshot's simple interface and quick setup make it an excellent choice for users who need a straightforward screenshot tool without a steep learning curve.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Lightshot
No pricing availableSnagit
Personal Subscription
$39.00
Per Year
- No keys needed, just sign in
- Non-transferable
- Always up-to-date
Free Trial
Lightshot
No trial information availableSnagit
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.5
107
9.4
5,102
Ease of Use
9.8
107
9.3
5,196
Ease of Setup
10.0
6
9.4
2,065
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.3
1,208
Quality of Support
8.9
71
9.1
2,982
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.4
1,084
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
102
8.6
5,100
Features by Category
Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.8
67
9.8
2520
8.0
47
9.1
2328
8.5
59
9.1
2457
Platform Content
7.8
49
8.8
2311
7.6
46
8.3
2041
7.8
38
9.1
2297
Platform Additional Functionality
9.2
55
8.4
2080
8.1
51
7.9
1925
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
Not enough data
6.6
126
Video Creation
Not enough data
9.3
154
Not enough data
8.9
146
Not enough data
8.5
139
Not enough data
7.9
133
Not enough data
7.9
134
Software Delivery
Not enough data
7.4
133
Not enough data
7.7
135
Not enough data
7.4
124
Analytics
Not enough data
7.4
130
Not enough data
7.4
129
Not enough data
7.2
125
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.6
98
Not enough data
7.4
96
Not enough data
7.4
95
Not enough data
6.9
96
Agentic AI - Video Email
Not enough data
7.8
9
Platform Features
Not enough data
9.4
318
Not enough data
9.2
321
Not enough data
9.7
326
Not enough data
9.1
314
Not enough data
9.4
323
Not enough data
8.4
288
Organization
Not enough data
8.2
279
Not enough data
8.1
269
Not enough data
8.5
277
Customization
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
290
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Analytics
Not enough data
7.7
259
Not enough data
7.5
254
Not enough data
7.6
254
Planning
Not enough data
6.6
454
Publishing
Not enough data
7.5
463
Social Media
Not enough data
7.1
463
Planning
Not enough data
6.8
459
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.8
297
Not enough data
5.8
295
Not enough data
5.8
293
Not enough data
5.8
291
Not enough data
5.7
290
Agentic AI - Content Creation
Not enough data
6.2
64
Not enough data
6.9
65
Not enough data
6.8
64
Not enough data
6.8
64
Not enough data
6.6
64
Not enough data
6.3
64
Not enough data
6.3
63
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Lightshot and Snagit are categorized as Screen and Video Capture
Unique Categories
Lightshot has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Lightshot
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Snagit
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
12.8%
Information Technology and Services
12.6%
Marketing and Advertising
5.5%
Hospital & Health Care
3.8%
Financial Services
3.6%
Other
61.7%
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
What is Snagit software used for?
10 Comments
SM
copying and editing images. Easy, quick, lots of good tools, intuitive in use optionsRead more
Is there a free version of Snagit?
10 Comments
JF
It is very inexpensive and worth its weight in gold, there may be a free trial, but this product is worth supporting!Read more
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