Lightshot vs Monosnap
Lightshot
app.prntscr.com
Monosnap
monosnap.aiSide by side
| Figure | Lightshot | Monosnap |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $2.50/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Spec score · Screen Capture Software | 8.1 (#18) | 8.8 (#4) |
| Spec score · Screenshot Software | 8.1 (#15) | 8.8 (#6) |
| Spec score · Screenshot Annotation Software | 8.0 (#33) | 9.0 (#3) |
| Spec score · Screenshot tools | 7.7 (#28) | 8.8 (#6) |
| Browser extension | Yes | The Chrome extension can record desktop, window or browser content in WebM and GIF and add audio to videos. |
| Editing | Screenshots can be edited while capturing or later in an online editor. | The editor supports highlighting, blur for sensitive data, drag and drop, and export to an external editor. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Screenshot capture | Lightshot lets users select an area of the desktop and capture it with two button clicks. | It captures fullscreen, area or window screenshots and supports hotkeys. |
| Support | The maker directs users with problems or feedback to [email protected]. | The pricing page directs users to [email protected] for support. |
Plans
Monosnap
- FreeFree
- Non-Commercial$2.50 a month
- Commercial$5 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- FreePrice not published
In their own words
Lightshot
Lightshot is a free screenshot tool for capturing a selected area of a desktop. It lets users edit an image during capture or later in an online editor, add annotations, save locally, or upload it and share a short link. Supported image formats are PNG, BMP, and JPG. Lightshot can also search for images similar to a selected area on screen. The maker offers desktop applications for Windows and Mac, plus browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Opera. There is no application designed specifically for Linux; the maker describes running it with Wine and says Ubuntu compatibility has been tested. On Windows, a selected screenshot can be copied to the clipboard with Ctrl+C. A prntscr.com account is required to find all screenshots taken through the service. Uploaded images are public to anyone with their URL, and the service is not intended as secure image storage. Lightshot is offered free, with no paid plan or usage limits stated on the listed pages.
Monosnap
Monosnap captures, edits, uploads, and shares screenshots and videos. Users can capture the full screen, a selected area, or a window, and use hotkeys for capture. The editor supports highlighting, blurring sensitive information, drag-and-drop editing, and export to an external editor. Monosnap records video and GIFs, while the Chrome extension can capture desktop, window, or browser content in WebM and GIF and add audio to videos. OCR text extraction, scrolling capture, annotation tools, and shareable links are listed. Supported formats include PNG, JPG, MP4, GIF, WEBM, WEBP, SVG, and MOV. It is available on the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, and as a Chrome extension. The Free plan is free and includes 2 GB storage, a 100 MB single-file upload limit, five-minute video recordings, and 1,000 monthly uploads. Non-Commercial, Commercial, and Enterprise plans are listed without prices. Commercial offers team accounts, unlimited apps, and private links; Enterprise includes single sign-on, advanced access controls, tailored support, and security options. Commercial or public use is paid and may require an additional agreement.