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Indie alternatives to Lightshot
4 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Lightshot does, 4 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flameshot | Free | Yes | – | Linux, Windows, Mac |
| ShareX | Free | Yes | – | Windows |
| Greenshot | Free plan | Yes | – | Windows, Mac |
| Snipaste | Free plan | – | – | Windows, Mac |
The alternatives
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Lightshot?
Yes. 4 of the 4 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Flameshot, ShareX, Greenshot and Snipaste.
Is there an open-source alternative to Lightshot?
Flameshot, ShareX and Greenshot are open source.
Which Lightshot alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Mac: Flameshot, Greenshot and Snipaste. On Linux: Flameshot.
What makes these alternatives to Lightshot “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Lightshot.
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