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Greenshot

Light-weight screenshot software for Windows.

Technical Profile & Specs

verified 2026-11-04

Cost
$0 / forever (Open Source)
License
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Hosting Model
Self-host (your server)
Platforms
webself-hosteddocker to self-host
Installation
Clone https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot or deploy with Docker Compose
Operational Setup
Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
Where Your Data Lives
All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
The Catch / Trade-off
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Lightshot.

Replaces 1 paid app

up to $5/mo ($60/yr) in subscriptions

Greenshot FAQ

Common questions

Is Greenshot free and open source?+

Greenshot is an open-source tool licensed under cm0zfiowb00pj94snnh6jzvs0 that runs on self-host. Light-weight screenshot software for Windows.

What paid software does Greenshot replace?+

Greenshot serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Lightshot, saving up to $5/month ($60/year) in subscription bills.

How do you install and set up Greenshot?+

Installation: Clone https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.

What is the catch or trade-off with Greenshot?+

Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Lightshot.