Overall Winner
CleanShot X
beats Greenshot by 10 points
CleanShot X 🏆 75/100
Greenshot 65/100
CleanShot X
$29/yr
VS
Greenshot
Free
The verdict
CleanShot X scores 75/100 against Greenshot's 65/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
CleanShot X
Greenshot
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
Greenshot
"Best lightweight free screenshot tool for basic needs"
Pros
Simple lightweight and completely free Middle ground between ShareX and Lightshot Send screenshots to Word or PowerPoint
Pricing & value
| Metric | CleanShot X | Greenshot | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | Yes | Greenshot |
| Starting price | $29/yr | Free | Greenshot |
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