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Shottr alternatives
Shottr compared with 4 alternatives: CleanShot X, Monosnap, Greenshot and Camtasia Snagit.
Shottr has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12 one-time purchase (Basic Tier). 2 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShottrThis tool | Free plan · from $12 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| CleanShot X | From $35 one-time | No | macOS |
| Monosnap | Free plan · from $2.5/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Greenshot | Free plan · from $1.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| Camtasia Snagit | Free trial · from $39/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows |
How each one differs from Shottr
- 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. Shottr starts at $12 one-time purchase (Basic Tier).
- Shottr has a free plan. CleanShot X does not.
- CleanShot X also covers screen recording and video editing.
Suits: Mac users who take and annotate many screenshots
- 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. Shottr starts at $12 one-time purchase (Basic Tier).
- Only Monosnap lists a Windows app.
- Only Monosnap lists a browser extension.
- Shottr can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Monosnap also covers screen recording and file sharing.
Suits: Annotated screenshots with arrows, text and blur on Mac or Windows
- Free plan · from $1.99 one-time
Greenshot
Free, open-source screenshot tool for Windows with an editor
- Greenshot starts at $1.99 one-time for the Mac version (US Mac App Store). Shottr starts at $12 one-time purchase (Basic Tier).
- Only Greenshot lists a Windows app.
- Greenshot is open source, according to its own site.
- Shottr can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Windows users who want a free screenshot tool with a built-in editor
- Free trial · from $39/yr
Camtasia Snagit
Screen capture and recording tool with annotation and step guides
- Camtasia Snagit starts at $39 per user / year, billed yearly. Shottr starts at $12 one-time purchase (Basic Tier).
- Shottr has a free plan. Camtasia Snagit does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Camtasia Snagit lists a Windows app.
- Shottr can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Camtasia Snagit also covers noise cancellation, templates and screen recording.
Suits: Technical writers and support teams documenting software
Limits worth knowing in Shottr
- Mac only, and the vendor calls a Windows or Linux version unlikely. Its pages disagree on the minimum macOS: 10.15 on the homepage, 12 in the knowledge base.
- The free version asks you to consider buying after 30 days, and commercial use requires a paid license.
- Shottr Cloud uploads are public to anyone with the URL and carry no storage guarantee. Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud and FTP are not supported.
- The interface is not localized; the vendor says it is intentionally avoiding other languages for now.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Shottr?
The alternatives to Shottr in this directory are CleanShot X, Monosnap, Greenshot and Camtasia Snagit. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Shottr.
Is there a free alternative to Shottr?
Yes. Monosnap and Greenshot have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Shottr alternatives work on Windows?
The Shottr listing does not include a Windows app. Monosnap, Greenshot and Camtasia Snagit list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Shottr?
Greenshot 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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