Snipping Tool vs Lightshot : Which is Better?

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Snipping Tool

Snipping Tool is a screenshot utility included in Windows Vista and later. Developed by Microsoft

License: Free

Categories: Photos & Graphics

Apps available for Windows

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Lightshot

Lightshot is the fastest way to take a customizable screenshot. Simple interface, nothing useless and light weight. Developed by Skillbrains

License: Free

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Internet Explorer Google Chrome Firefox

Snipping Tool VS Lightshot Feature comparision

Feature Snipping Tool Lightshot
Capture Screen / Take screenshots
Bundled with Windows
Screenshot Tools
Simplicity and reliability
Automatic upload
Instant edit screenshots
Native application
Override print-screen hotkey
Share screenshots
Browser extension
Built-in editor
Colored Text
Downscale Retina Display
Annotate screenshots
Edit screenshots
Screenshot OCR
Customizable
Screen recording
Lightweight
Image Annotations
Blur Filter
Drawing on screenshot
Scrolling Capture
Freeform capture
Multiple languages
Desktop Color Picker
Save web page for offline use
Google Chrome Extensions
Support for FTP
Capture mouse pointer
Elaborate sketching and annotation
Image Sharing
GIF recording
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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