CleanShot X
All-in-one macOS screenshot, screen recording, GIF, and annotation tool by MacPaw — built-in cloud sharing.
Our Verdict
If screenshots are core to your work, CleanShot X is worth every dollar over stock macOS tools.
Pros
- Best-in-class macOS screenshot tool
- Built-in annotations, GIF, and recording
- Cloud sharing with custom domain
- One-time purchase or Setapp bundle
Cons
- macOS only
- Cloud features require subscription
- Overkill for users happy with cmd-shift-4
- Duplicates some native Sonoma features
When to Use CleanShot X
Good fit if you need
- Annotated bug screenshots shared via cloud link instantly
- Screen recording for async design review walkthroughs
- GIF demos of product features for marketing content
- Pixel-perfect screenshot comparison for UI QA testing
- Scrolling capture of full-page web content for docs
Pricing
Price wrong?CleanShot X Pricing
- Pricing Model
- subscription
- Free Tier
- No
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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