CleanShot X vs Shottr
The premium all-in-one screenshot suite versus the fast, lightweight, Apple Silicon-optimized alternative. Two of the best Mac screenshot tools with very different approaches.
Key differences.
Feature Depth vs Speed
CleanShot X offers 50+ features including screen recording, cloud sharing, and a Quick Access overlay. Shottr focuses on doing fewer things extremely fast, with native Apple Silicon optimization that makes it feel instant.
Cloud & Sharing
CleanShot X includes built-in cloud hosting for sharing screenshots via link. Shottr has no cloud features — it saves locally and copies to clipboard. If you share screenshots frequently, CleanShot X wins here.
Price
Shottr costs $12 one-time with a 30-day free trial. CleanShot X costs $29 one-time or $8/month for updates. Shottr is cheaper, but CleanShot X packs more features per dollar.
Feature-by-feature comparison.
| Feature | CleanShot X | Shottr |
|---|---|---|
| Area capture | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scrolling capture | ✓ | ✓ |
| OCR / text recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| Annotations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pixel measurements | — | ✓ |
| Pin screenshot on screen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Screen recording | ✓ | — |
| Cloud sharing | ✓ | — |
| Quick Access overlay | ✓ | — |
| Color picker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Apple Silicon native | ✓ | ✓ |
| Background removal | — | — |
Pricing.
CleanShot X
Shottr
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