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TextSniper alternatives
TextSniper compared with 4 alternatives: Shottr, CleanShot X, Microsoft PowerToys and ShareX.
TextSniper is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $7.99 one-time purchase (license for 1 Mac). 3 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TextSniperThis tool | Free trial · from $7.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Shottr | Free plan · from $12 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| CleanShot X | From $35 one-time | No | macOS |
| Microsoft PowerToys | Free | Free | Windows |
| ShareX | Free | Free | Windows |
How each one differs from TextSniper
- Free plan · from $12 one-time
Shottr
Small Mac screenshot tool with annotation, OCR and a ruler
- Shottr starts at $12 one-time purchase (Basic Tier). TextSniper starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (license for 1 Mac).
- Shottr has a free plan. TextSniper does not, though it has a free trial.
- Shottr also covers screenshots.
- TextSniper also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Designers and front-end developers who measure pixels and colors on screen
- 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. TextSniper starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (license for 1 Mac).
- CleanShot X also covers screen recording, video editing and screenshots.
- TextSniper also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Mac users who take and annotate many screenshots
- Free
Microsoft PowerToys
Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11
- Microsoft PowerToys is free. TextSniper starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (license for 1 Mac).
- Microsoft PowerToys has a free plan. TextSniper does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
- Only TextSniper lists a macOS app.
- Microsoft PowerToys is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Windows users who want window layouts, a launcher and key remapping from one free install
- Free
ShareX
Free, open-source screenshot and screen recording for Windows
- ShareX is free. TextSniper starts at $7.99 one-time purchase (license for 1 Mac).
- ShareX has a free plan. TextSniper does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ShareX lists a Windows app.
- Only TextSniper lists a macOS app.
- ShareX is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Windows users who capture, annotate and share screenshots many times a day
Limits worth knowing in TextSniper
- Mac only, requiring macOS Catalina or newer, and the languages it recognizes depend on the macOS version installed.
- There is no standalone trial: the vendor points to Setapp's free week and offers a 7-day money-back guarantee on direct purchases.
- The vendor says it can misread text with a lot of symbols, such as computer code.
- A license is bought once, but the vendor says major upgrades and features come at an additional upgrade cost.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to TextSniper?
The alternatives to TextSniper in this directory are Shottr, CleanShot X, Microsoft PowerToys and ShareX. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with TextSniper.
Is there a free alternative to TextSniper?
Yes. Microsoft PowerToys and ShareX are free to use. Shottr has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which TextSniper alternatives work on Windows?
The TextSniper listing does not include a Windows app. Microsoft PowerToys and ShareX list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to TextSniper?
Microsoft PowerToys and ShareX are described as open source on their own sites.
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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