Overall Winner
CleanShot X
beats ScreenRec by 23 points
ScreenRec 55/100
CleanShot X 🏆 78/100
ScreenRec
From $5/mo
VS
CleanShot X
$29/yr
The verdict
CleanShot X scores 78/100 against ScreenRec's 55/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
ScreenRec
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
ScreenRec
"Simple free screen recorder with basic editing for quick tasks"
Pros
Free screen recording with basic editing Web-based no installation needed Simple interface for quick recordings
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 | ScreenRec | CleanShot X | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | ScreenRec |
| Starting price | From $5/mo | $29/yr | ScreenRec |
Our pick