Shottr
beats ShareX by 7 points
Shottr
$12 lifetime
ShareX
Free
Shottr is the highest-rated value pick — ultra-lightweight, free with optional $12 pro, and packed with pixel ruler, OCR, and scrolling capture. ShareX offers more raw features with 20+ capture modes. Shottr for Mac users; ShareX for Windows power users.
Score breakdown
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Shottr
"Best value Mac screenshot tool"
Pros
ShareX
"Most powerful free screenshot tool for Windows"
Pros
When to Choose Each
Choose Shottr if you’re on Mac and want the lightest, fastest screenshot tool available. Shottr weighs just 2.3MB, launches instantly, and stays out of your way. Despite its tiny size, it packs pixel ruler, OCR, scrolling capture, and built-in image compression — features typically found in much larger apps. It’s free with a nag popup, and the $12 lifetime pro upgrade removes ads permanently. With a 5/5 price rating, 5/5 UX rating, and 100% positive user sentiment, Shottr is the best value Mac screenshot tool available.
Choose ShareX if you’re on Windows and need the most versatile free screenshot tool. ShareX is open-source and offers 20+ capture modes (region, window, fullscreen, scrolling, animated GIF), 80+ upload destinations, and deep automation through custom workflows. It includes OCR, image editing, and file hashing. With a 5/5 features rating, ShareX is unmatched in capability for free tools. The trade-offs are a steep learning curve, Windows-only support, and a larger footprint (it’s a full application, not a lightweight utility).
Key Differences
| Dimension | Shottr | ShareX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free with nag popup, $12 lifetime pro | 100% free, open-source |
| Features | Pixel ruler, OCR, scrolling capture, compression | 20+ capture modes, 80+ upload destinations |
| UX | 2.3MB ultra-lightweight, instant launch | Steep learning curve |
| Reviews | 100% positive user sentiment | 5 reviews with strong community support |
| Platform | macOS only | Windows only |
| File Size | 2.3MB | Full application install |
| Best For | Mac users wanting speed and simplicity | Windows power users wanting maximum features |
Pricing & value
| Metric | Shottr | ShareX | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | $12 lifetime | Free | ShareX |
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