CleanShot X vs Shottr
Both replace the built-in screenshot tool. CleanShot X does the most: screen recording, GIFs, scrolling capture, an annotation editor and optional cloud links for sharing. Shottr is a tiny, very fast screenshot tool with scrolling capture, text recognition and pixel measuring, free for basic use with a small paid license for the rest.
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CleanShot X
The screenshot tool that does everything.
Shottr
A tiny, very fast screenshot tool.
Pick by what you need
Choose CleanShot X if
- You also record your screen or make GIFs.
- You share captures as links with your team.
- You want one tool for every kind of capture.
Choose Shottr if
- You only take screenshots and want them instant.
- You measure pixels or copy text from images.
- You want to spend little or nothing.
The facts, side by side
| Fact | CleanShot X | Shottr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Paid up front | Free, with paid upgrades |
| Developer | MTW | Max Kozlov |
| Mac App Store | No | No |
| Homebrew cask | cleanshot | shottr |
| Open source | No | No |
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CleanShot X or Shottr?
Is CleanShot X better than Shottr?
Neither is better for everyone. Both replace the built-in screenshot tool. CleanShot X does the most: screen recording, GIFs, scrolling capture, an annotation editor and optional cloud links for sharing. Shottr is a tiny, very fast screenshot tool with scrolling capture, text recognition and pixel measuring, free for basic use with a small paid license for the rest.
How much does CleanShot X cost?
CleanShot X is paid software, bought up front from cleanshot.com.
Is Shottr free?
Shottr is free to download and use, with paid upgrades for extra features.
What else is like CleanShot X and Shottr?
Other video & capture apps on MacWorthy worth a look are NeatShot (free), IINA (open source) and Infuse (free + pro).