CleanShot X is a polished, capable app. If you would rather pay less, once (with cloud sharing included and AI that runs on-device), ShotScreen is worth a look. Here is an honest, feature-by-feature comparison so you can decide.
Comparison based on publicly documented features. CleanShot X pricing and features may change. Check their site for the latest.
€8.99, one time. No monthly fee, no Setapp bundle needed.
Background removal, upscaling and OCR run locally. No account, no cloud, no tracking.
Tilt a shot in 3D (the whole image or a single layer) for slick mockups.
Auto or manual scrolling capture with a live preview and repeated-banner detection.
Free forever with 5 popup-free screenshots a day. Unlock unlimited captures with a one-time purchase.
Yes. ShotScreen Pro is €8.99, on the App Store or on Gumroad, paid once. There is no subscription. The optional ShotScreen Cloud Plus plan (€3.50/month) is the only recurring thing, and it is entirely optional.
Yes, in both the Gumroad and Mac App Store versions. ShotScreen Pro includes up to 10 files online at once and 35 MB; Cloud Plus raises that to 5 GB with unlimited uploads and adds screen-recording uploads.
On your Mac. Background removal, upscaling and OCR all run on-device with no account and no cloud processing, so your screenshots never leave your machine unless you choose to share them.
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