Overall Winner
CleanShot X
beats Flameshot by 19 points
Flameshot 56/100
CleanShot X 🏆 75/100
Flameshot
Free
VS
CleanShot X
$29/yr
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
Flameshot
CleanShot X
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
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
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
Pricing & value
| Metric | Flameshot | CleanShot X | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | Flameshot |
| Starting price | Free | $29/yr | Flameshot |
Our pick