Overall Winner
CleanShot X
beats Flameshot by 3 points
Flameshot 75/100
CleanShot X 🏆 78/100
Flameshot
Free
VS
CleanShot X
$29/yr
The verdict
CleanShot X scores 78/100 against Flameshot's 75/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Flameshot
CleanShot X
Price & Value
★★★★★ wins
★★☆☆☆
Features
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Ease of Use
★★★★☆
★★★★★ wins
Reviews
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Flameshot
"Best Linux-native screenshot tool with powerful annotation"
Pros
Best-in-class annotation tools for Linux Color picker blur numbers and arrow annotations Imgur upload built in for sharing
CleanShot X
"The gold standard Mac screenshot tool with the most polished UX"
Pros
Best-in-class macOS UX and interface design Capture recording GIF scrolling and OCR in one app Floating window UI is uniquely elegant
Pricing & value
| Metric | Flameshot | CleanShot X | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | Flameshot |
| Starting price | Free | $29/yr | Flameshot |
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