ApexShot vs CleanShot X
ApexShot
apexshot.org
CleanShot X
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| Figure | ApexShot | CleanShot X |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | $10/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Spec score · Screen Capture Software | 8.8 (#3) | 8.1 (#17) |
| Spec score · Screenshot Annotation Software | 8.6 (#5) | 8.1 (#30) |
| Annotation | Its editor supports arrows, shapes, text, numbers, highlighters, freehand drawing, focus, blur, crop, and image backgrounds. | Its built-in editor includes tools to annotate, crop, resize, blur and pixelate screenshots. |
| Export formats | PNG, JPEG | MP4, GIF |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | The GNOME Shell extension is installed automatically when applicable and provides preview windows and recording overlays. | The Quick Access Overlay supports saving, copying or dragging captures into other apps. |
| Recording | Screen recordings can be saved as MP4 or GIF with optional audio, a countdown, and cursor capture. | Screen recordings can be saved as MP4 H.264 video or GIF, with microphone and computer audio capture options. |
| Support | The download page directs users to Discord for installation help, bug reports, and feature requests, and also links to GitHub issues. | The pricing FAQ directs users to [email protected] for help. |
Plans
CleanShot X
- CleanShot Basic$35 a month
- CleanShot Pro$10 a month
- CleanShot Basic$35, paid once
- CleanShot Pro$120 a year
In their own words
CleanShot X
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