Alternatives · Screen Recording
Gifox alternatives
Gifox compared with 5 alternatives: CleanShot X, ScreenToGif, Monosnap, Screen Studio and Capto.
Gifox has a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.99 one-time purchase per license, taxes included. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| GifoxThis tool | Free plan · from $14.99 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| CleanShot X | From $35 one-time | No | macOS |
| ScreenToGif | Free | Free | Windows |
| Monosnap | Free plan · from $2.5/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Screen Studio | From $9/mo | No | macOS |
| Capto | Free trial · from $29.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows |
How each one differs from Gifox
- From $35 one-time
CleanShot X
Mac screenshot and screen recording app with a one-time license
- CleanShot X starts at $35 one-time payment, including one year of updates. Gifox starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per license, taxes included.
- Gifox has a free plan. CleanShot X does not.
- CleanShot X also covers screenshots.
- Gifox also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Mac users who take and annotate many screenshots
- Free
ScreenToGif
Free Windows recorder that turns screen captures into GIFs
- ScreenToGif is free. Gifox starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per license, taxes included.
- Only ScreenToGif lists a Windows app.
- Only Gifox lists a macOS app.
- ScreenToGif is open source, according to its own site.
- Gifox can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Short GIFs for bug reports, documentation and tutorials
- Free plan · from $2.5/mo
Monosnap
Screenshot and screen recording tool with its own cloud storage
- Monosnap starts at $2.5 per month, billed yearly; $3 billed monthly. Gifox starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per license, taxes included.
- Only Monosnap lists a Windows app.
- Only Monosnap lists a browser extension.
- Gifox can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Monosnap also covers screenshots and file sharing.
Suits: Annotated screenshots with arrows, text and blur on Mac or Windows
- From $9/mo
Screen Studio
Mac screen recorder with automatic zooms and cursor smoothing
- Screen Studio starts at $9 per month, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly). Gifox starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per license, taxes included.
- Gifox has a free plan. Screen Studio does not.
- Gifox can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Screen Studio also covers transcription.
- Gifox also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Product demos and launch videos recorded on a Mac
- Free trial · from $29.99 one-time
Capto
Screen recorder, screenshot tool and video editor for Mac and Windows
- Capto starts at $29.99 one-time purchase for a single license. Gifox starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per license, taxes included.
- Gifox has a free plan. Capto does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Capto lists a Windows app.
- Capto also covers screenshots.
- Gifox also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Tutorial and lesson videos recorded on a Mac with voice and camera
Limits worth knowing in Gifox
- Mac only, for macOS 10.15 Catalina or later.
- The free Basic plan limits each screen recording to 10 seconds and adds a watermark.
- Gifox 3 is announced at $24 with one year of free updates; Gifox 2 licenses bought within 12 months of its release switch for free.
- Mac App Store and direct-download versions use different licensing and are not compatible with each other.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Gifox?
The alternatives to Gifox in this directory are CleanShot X, ScreenToGif, Monosnap, Screen Studio and Capto. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Gifox.
Is there a free alternative to Gifox?
Yes. ScreenToGif is free to use. Monosnap has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Gifox alternatives work on Windows?
The Gifox listing does not include a Windows app. ScreenToGif, Monosnap and Capto list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Gifox?
ScreenToGif 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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