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CleanShot X alternatives · Screen Recording

CleanShot X alternatives with a Linux app

The CleanShot X listing does not include a Linux app. 5 of the 52 other screen recording and video tools in this directory list a Linux app.

CleanShot X is a paid product, starting at $35 one-time payment, including one year of updates. All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from CleanShot X

  1. Cap

    Open-source screen recorder with instant share links and an editor

    • Cap starts at $29 per year for a Desktop License; Cap Pro is $8.16 per user / month, billed annually. CleanShot X starts at $35 one-time payment, including one year of updates.
    • Cap has a free plan. CleanShot X does not.
    • Only Cap lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Cap lists a browser extension.
    Cap pricing and details

  2. DaVinci Resolve

    Video editing, color, effects and audio post-production in one app

    • DaVinci Resolve starts at $94.99 for Studio on iPad (in-app purchase); $295 for the desktop Studio license. CleanShot X starts at $35 one-time payment, including one year of updates.
    • DaVinci Resolve has a free plan. CleanShot X does not.
    • Only DaVinci Resolve lists Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • DaVinci Resolve also covers noise cancellation.
    DaVinci Resolve pricing and details

  3. ScreenRec

    Desktop screen recorder and screenshot tool with instant share links

    • ScreenRec starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.90); $8.32 billed monthly. CleanShot X starts at $35 one-time payment, including one year of updates.
    • ScreenRec has a free plan. CleanShot X does not.
    • Only ScreenRec lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • CleanShot X can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    ScreenRec pricing and details

  4. Recordly

    Free, open-source screen recorder with auto-zoom and cursor effects

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

  5. OBS Studio

    Free, open-source software for video recording and live streaming

    • OBS Studio is free. CleanShot X starts at $35 one-time payment, including one year of updates.
    • OBS Studio has a free plan. CleanShot X does not.
    • Only OBS Studio lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • OBS Studio is open source, according to its own site.
    OBS Studio pricing and details

Common questions

Which CleanShot X alternatives have a Linux app?

Cap, DaVinci Resolve, ScreenRec, Recordly and OBS Studio list a Linux app.

Does CleanShot X have a Linux app?

The CleanShot X listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS.

When was this checked?

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

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to CleanShot X: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.