Overall Winner
CleanShot X
beats ShareX by 2 points
CleanShot X 🏆 75/100
ShareX 73/100
CleanShot X
$29/yr
VS
ShareX
Free
The verdict
CleanShot X scores 75/100 against ShareX's 73/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
CleanShot X
ShareX
Price & Value
★★★☆☆
★★★★★ wins
Features
★★★★★
★★★★★
Ease of Use
★★★★★ wins
★★★☆☆
Reviews
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
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
ShareX
"Most powerful free screenshot tool for Windows"
Pros
Completely free and open-source 20+ capture modes including scrolling and OCR 80+ upload destinations and custom workflows
Pricing & value
| Metric | CleanShot X | ShareX | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | Yes | ShareX |
| Starting price | $29/yr | Free | ShareX |
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