Overall Winner
CleanShot X
beats Flameshot by 19 points
CleanShot X 🏆 75/100
Flameshot 56/100
CleanShot X
$29/yr
VS
Flameshot
Free
The verdict
CleanShot X scores 75/100 against Flameshot's 56/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
CleanShot X
Flameshot
Price & Value
★★★☆☆
★★★★★ wins
Features
★★★★★ wins
★★★★☆
Ease of Use
★★★★★ wins
★★★☆☆
Reviews
★★★★☆ wins
★★★☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
CleanShot X
"Best all-in-one screenshot tool for Mac"
Pros
Best native macOS screenshot experience Annotation OCR scrolling recording in one Menu bar integration with smart folders
Flameshot
"Best open-source cross-platform screenshot tool for developers"
Pros
Free open-source with active GitHub Windows Mac and Linux support Command-line interface for developers
Pricing & value
| Metric | CleanShot X | Flameshot | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | Yes | Flameshot |
| Starting price | $29/yr | Free | Flameshot |
Our pick