Overall Winner
CleanShot X
beats ScreenPal by 25 points
CleanShot X 🏆 75/100
ScreenPal 50/100
CleanShot X
$29/yr
VS
ScreenPal
From $4/mo
The verdict
CleanShot X scores 75/100 against ScreenPal's 50/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
CleanShot X
ScreenPal
Price & Value
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
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
ScreenPal
"Best for screen recording with screenshot capabilities"
Pros
PCMag Editor's Choice for free captures Screenshots with screen recording combined AI captioning for educational content
Pricing & value
| Metric | CleanShot X | ScreenPal | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | Yes | ScreenPal |
| Starting price | $29/yr | From $4/mo | ScreenPal |
Our pick