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CleanShot X alternatives

CleanShot X compared with 12 alternatives: Screen Studio, Loom, Tella, Camtasia Snagit, Capto and 7 more.

CleanShot X is a paid product, starting at $35 one-time payment, including one year of updates. 6 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
CleanShot XThis toolFrom $35 one-timeNomacOS
Screen StudioFrom $9/moNomacOS
LoomFree plan · from $18/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
TellaFree trial · from $13/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Browser extension
Camtasia SnagitFree trial · from $39/yrTrial onlymacOS, Windows
CaptoFree trial · from $29.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS, Windows
DroplrFree trial · from $6/moTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Browser extension
GifoxFree plan · from $14.99 one-timeYesmacOS
JumpshareFree plan · from $12/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension
MonosnapFree plan · from $2.5/moYesmacOS, Windows, Browser extension
ScreenFlowFree trial · from $199 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
ZightFree plan · from $9.95/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension
FlameshotFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux

How each one differs from CleanShot X

  1. Screen Studio

    Mac screen recorder with automatic zooms and cursor smoothing

    • Screen Studio starts at $9 per month, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly). CleanShot X starts at $35 one-time payment, including one year of updates.
    • CleanShot X can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Screen Studio also covers transcription.
    • CleanShot X also covers screenshots.

    Suits: Product demos and launch videos recorded on a Mac

    Screen Studio vs CleanShot XScreen Studio pricing and details

  2. Loom

    Screen and camera recorder for shareable video messages

    • Loom starts at $18 per user / month, billed monthly. CleanShot X starts at $35 one-time payment, including one year of updates.
    • Loom has a free plan. CleanShot X does not.
    • Only Loom lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Loom lists a browser extension.
    • CleanShot X can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Teams sharing quick recorded walkthroughs instead of scheduling a call

    Loom vs CleanShot XLoom pricing and details

  3. Tella

    Screen recorder with a built-in editor, layouts and 4K export

    • Tella starts at $13 per user / month, billed yearly ($26 billed monthly). CleanShot X starts at $35 one-time payment, including one year of updates.
    • Only Tella lists a web app.
    • Only Tella lists a Windows app.
    • Only Tella lists a browser extension.
    • CleanShot X can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Product demos and tutorials that need more polish than a raw screen capture

    Tella vs CleanShot XTella pricing and details

  4. Camtasia Snagit

    Screen capture and recording tool with annotation and step guides

    • Camtasia Snagit starts at $39 per user / year, billed yearly. CleanShot X starts at $35 one-time payment, including one year of updates.
    • Only Camtasia Snagit lists a Windows app.
    • CleanShot X can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Camtasia Snagit also covers noise cancellation and templates.
    • CleanShot X also covers video editing.

    Suits: Technical writers and support teams documenting software

    Camtasia Snagit vs CleanShot XCamtasia Snagit pricing and details

  5. Capto

    Screen recorder, screenshot tool and video editor for Mac and Windows

    • Capto starts at $29.99 one-time purchase for a single license. CleanShot X starts at $35 one-time payment, including one year of updates.
    • Only Capto lists a Windows app.

    Suits: Tutorial and lesson videos recorded on a Mac with voice and camera

    Capto vs CleanShot XCapto pricing and details

  6. Droplr

    Screenshots, screen recordings and file uploads as short links

    • Droplr starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($72); $8 billed monthly. CleanShot X starts at $35 one-time payment, including one year of updates.
    • Only Droplr lists a Windows app.
    • Only Droplr lists a browser extension.
    • CleanShot X can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Droplr also covers file sharing.

    Suits: Individuals who want low-cost links for screenshots and recordings

    Droplr vs CleanShot XDroplr pricing and details

  7. Gifox

    Mac menu bar app for recording and converting animated GIFs

    • Gifox starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per license, taxes included. CleanShot X starts at $35 one-time payment, including one year of updates.
    • Gifox has a free plan. CleanShot X does not.
    • Gifox also covers menu bar app.
    • CleanShot X also covers screenshots.

    Suits: Short GIFs for bug reports, support replies and presentations

    Gifox vs CleanShot XGifox pricing and details

  8. Jumpshare

    Screen recorder with screenshots, GIFs and instant share links

    • Jumpshare starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). CleanShot X starts at $35 one-time payment, including one year of updates.
    • Jumpshare has a free plan. CleanShot X does not.
    • Only Jumpshare lists a web app.
    • Only Jumpshare lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Jumpshare lists a browser extension.

    Suits: Sales and support teams sending short recorded explanations as links

    Jumpshare vs CleanShot XJumpshare pricing and details

  9. Monosnap

    Screenshot and screen recording tool with its own cloud storage

    • Monosnap starts at $2.5 per month, billed yearly; $3 billed monthly. CleanShot X starts at $35 one-time payment, including one year of updates.
    • Monosnap has a free plan. CleanShot X does not.
    • Only Monosnap lists a Windows app.
    • Only Monosnap lists a browser extension.
    • CleanShot X can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Annotated screenshots with arrows, text and blur on Mac or Windows

    Monosnap vs CleanShot XMonosnap pricing and details

  10. ScreenFlow

    Mac screen recorder with a built-in multi-track video editor

    • ScreenFlow starts at $199 one-time purchase. CleanShot X starts at $35 one-time payment, including one year of updates.
    • ScreenFlow also covers templates.
    • CleanShot X also covers screenshots.

    Suits: Mac users making software tutorials and product demos

    ScreenFlow vs CleanShot XScreenFlow pricing and details

  11. Zight

    Screen recordings, screenshots and GIFs shared as instant links

    • Zight starts at $9.95 per user / month, billed annually ($12.95 billed monthly). CleanShot X starts at $35 one-time payment, including one year of updates.
    • Zight has a free plan. CleanShot X does not.
    • Only Zight lists a web app.
    • Only Zight lists Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Zight lists a browser extension.

    Suits: Support and success teams answering tickets with a quick recording

    Zight vs CleanShot XZight pricing and details

  12. Flameshot

    Free, open-source screenshot tool with on-screen annotation

    • Flameshot is free. CleanShot X starts at $35 one-time payment, including one year of updates.
    • Flameshot has a free plan. CleanShot X does not.
    • Only Flameshot lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Flameshot is open source, according to its own site.
    • CleanShot X can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: People who want the same free screenshot tool on Windows, macOS and Linux

    Flameshot vs CleanShot XFlameshot pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in CleanShot X

  • macOS only, requiring macOS 13.0 or newer. The vendor says there are no plans for a Windows version.
  • There is no free trial; purchases are covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee.
  • The $35 Basic license includes one year of updates; later updates need an optional $19 per year renewal.
  • Unlimited cloud storage, custom domains, team features, SSO and SCIM need the Pro subscription.
CleanShot X pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to CleanShot X?

The alternatives to CleanShot X in this directory are Screen Studio, Loom, Tella, Camtasia Snagit, Capto, Droplr, Gifox, Jumpshare, Monosnap, ScreenFlow, Zight and Flameshot. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with CleanShot X.

Is there a free alternative to CleanShot X?

Yes. Flameshot is free to use. Loom, Gifox, Jumpshare, Monosnap and Zight have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which CleanShot X alternatives work on Windows?

The CleanShot X listing does not include a Windows app. Loom, Tella, Camtasia Snagit, Capto, Droplr, Jumpshare, Monosnap, Zight and Flameshot list one.

Which CleanShot X alternatives work on Linux?

The CleanShot X listing does not include a Linux app. Flameshot lists one.

Is there an open-source alternative to CleanShot X?

Flameshot is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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