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Lightshot vs Savvyshot
Both stand on screenshot annotation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+1
Choose Lightshot if you want a free way to capture, annotate, save, and share selected screen areas. Look elsewhere if uploaded images must be private, or if you need a Linux application designed specifically for Linux.
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Savvyshot provides a broad set of desktop screenshot editing and export tools, including redaction and scroll capture.
Visit SavvyshotThe facts
| Lightshot | Savvyshot | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Linux, Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Basic: $9.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | app.prntscr.com | savvyshot.app |
| On screenshot annotation software | #21 of 76 | #25 of 76 |
Lightshot: what it does well
- Captures a selected desktop area with a two-click process.
- Edits screenshots during capture or in an online editor.
- Saves locally or shares uploaded screenshots with a short link.
- Exports PNG, BMP, and JPG images.
- Offers desktop apps for Windows and Mac plus browser extensions.
What to know first
- Uploaded images are public to anyone with their URL.
- Finding all screenshots through the service requires a prntscr.com account.
- Linux has no purpose-built application; Wine is described as a workaround.
- The service collects device and usage information, including IP address.
Savvyshot: what it does well
- Captures regions, windows, and entire displays.
- Scroll capture combines multiple sections into one image.
- Includes redaction and a range of annotation tools.
- Exports images as PNG, JPG, and WebP.
- Processing and OCR text stay on-device, according to the listed policies.
What to know first
- A license is required to remove the watermark.
- The full feature set requires a license.
- No team collaboration feature is listed.
- No browser extension is listed.
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