EasyShoot as a Lightshot alternative on Mac
Lightshot is a free, quick screenshot tool for Windows and Mac that can upload a capture to prnt.sc and give you a short link. EasyShoot is a free Mac app that keeps every screenshot on your Mac. Here is how they compare.
| Feature | EasyShoot | Lightshot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Platforms | Mac (macOS 14 or later) | Windows, Mac (macOS 10.7 or later) and browser extensions |
| Latest Mac version | New, built for current macOS | 2.22, July 2019 (Mac App Store) |
| Area capture | Yes | Yes |
| Window and fullscreen capture | Yes | Not listed |
| Arrows, lines and text | Yes | Yes |
| Numbered steps | Yes | Not listed |
| Pixelate private details | Yes | Not listed |
| Background tool | Yes | Not listed |
| Sharing | Copy, save or drag into any app | Optional upload to prnt.sc with a short link |
| Who can see shared images | Only people you send them to | Lightshot's privacy policy says uploaded images are public and reachable by URL |
| Search for similar images | No | Yes |
Competitor details come from each product's official pages, read on 1 November 2026. Prices and features change; check their sites before you buy.
Choose EasyShoot if
- Your screenshots show private things and shouldn't be on a public server.
- You want numbered steps, pixelation and a background tool.
- You need window or fullscreen capture on a Mac.
Choose Lightshot if
- You work on Windows, or want a browser extension.
- You want a public short link to paste anywhere, and the image isn't private.
- You use its search for similar images.
A note on uploads
Lightshot's privacy policy says every uploaded image is public and has its own URL. Uploading is optional: if you only save or copy, nothing is uploaded. EasyShoot has no upload at all.
Questions
Is there a private alternative to Lightshot on Mac?
EasyShoot keeps screenshots on your Mac: no account, no cloud and no upload. You share by copying, saving or dragging.
Are Lightshot uploads public?
Lightshot's privacy policy says uploaded images are public and reachable by their URL. Saving or copying without uploading keeps them local.
Can I keep Lightshot's shortcut?
Lightshot's Mac download page lists Shift-Command-9. EasyShoot uses Option-Shift-Command shortcuts by default, and you can change them.