Awesome Screenshot
8.3#1 in screenshot annotation softwareFrom $5 a monthFree planiOSWebExtensionmacOS
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What both publish
| Fact | Awesome Screenshot | Lightshot |
|---|---|---|
| Browser extension | Yes | Yes |
| Browser extensions | Official extensions or add-ons are listed for Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox, Brave, Opera, Yandex and Vivaldi. | The maker lists Lightshot availability for Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Opera. |
| Export formats | PNG, JPG, PDF | PNG, BMP, JPG |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Sharing | It supports sharing screenshots through Facebook, Twitter or Gmail and feedback through Google Drive, Trello, Slack or Asana. | Uploading a screenshot provides a short link for sharing it over the internet. |
| Support | The homepage provides a Help/FAQ link and the email address [email protected]. | The maker directs users with problems or feedback to [email protected]. |
Awesome Screenshot plans
- FreeFree
- Basic$5 a month
- Professional$6 a month
Lightshot plans
- FreeFree
- LightshotFree
Pick Awesome Screenshot if…
Awesome Screenshot suits people who need screenshots, screen recordings, annotation, or OCR across browsers and desktop platforms. Its free plan may fit users whose capture and recording needs stay within the stated limits.
Pick Lightshot if…
Lightshot suits people who want to capture, annotate, save, and share selected areas of a desktop screen. Its browser extensions may also suit users who prefer that access method.