Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Bettershot an OSS Alternative of Cleanshot

Screenshot, screen recording, and video editor for macOS. Native SwiftUI app with capture deck, 75+ customizable shortcuts, URL scheme automation, and self-hosted cloud sharing. Open-source alternative to CleanShot X and Loom. - KartikLabhshetwar/better-shot

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 3 we have checked on their own sites, 1 of them free or with a free tier.

1. 1
   CleanShot X▲951

   Mac-native app for screenshots, recordings and collaboration

   2020 · cleanshot.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Capso▲269

   Free open-source screenshot & screen recorder for Mac

   Apr 2026 · awesomemacapp.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   CleanShot▲566

   Discover a superior way to capture your Mac's screen 🚀

   2018 · cleanshot.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   CleanShot 2.0▲236

   Discover a superior way to capture your Mac's screen 🚀

   2018 · cleanshot.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   CleanShot Cloud Pro▲203

   Easiest way to share your screen captures on macOS ⚡️

   2021 · cleanshot.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   CleanShot X▲519

   Create beautiful social media posts that stand out

   2022 · cleanshot.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Savvyshot▲335

   Beautiful screenshot simplified on Windows and MacOS

   2024 · savvyshot.app · its alternatives →

8. 8
   I made an open-source Loom alternative▲351

   Cap is the free, open source screen recorder for Mac, Windows, and Linux. Record, edit, take screenshots, and share videos with a link.

   2024 · cap.so · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Kap▲257

   Screen recording, now with plugins. Redesigned.

   2018 · getkap.co · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Shottr▲590

    Screenshot tool for those who care about pixels

    2022 · shottr.cc · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Kap▲449

    Capture your screen

    2016 · getkap.co · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Screendrop▲10

    I made an open source native Cleanshot alternative Host your own cloud with R2 + a tiny little hono worker Native Screenshot capture and editor Video recorder, editor and compressor

    Aug 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Quilt▲109

    Hands-free screenshot automation for macOS

    2025 · quiltformac.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    CaptureKit▲106

    Keep your desktop clean by auto-organizing screenshots.

    Jul 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    ScreenTray▲143

    A better way to capture, annotate and share screenshots

    2018 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Snaprfree tier, from $9.99/mo▲105

    Screenshot, record, annotate & edit video in one app

    Apr 2026 · snapr.pineple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Smooth Recorderfrom $9/mo▲257

    Mac screen recordings that look edited when you hit stop

    21d ago · smoothrecorder.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    SnapEdit▲81

    Native SwiftUI clipboard image editor; edit, share instantly

    Apr 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Shots▲159

    Screenshot manager for macOS

    2017 · mobilefirst.in · its alternatives →

20. 20
    I Love Shot▲140

    Capture website screenshots

    2022 · iloveshot.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    SkreenPro▲150

    Screenshot Editing. Open Source. Free. Powerful.

    Jan 2026 · skreen.pro · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Dipshotfrom $14.99/mo▲96

    Capture, Annotate & Export

    Mar 2026 · dipshot.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Xnip▲135

    Handy screenshot & annotation tool for macOS.🖥

    2019 · xnipapp.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    QuickShot 2.0▲111

    A simple screenshot manager in your Mac's menubar

    2015 · getquickshot.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →