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CleanShot X vs Flameshot: catalog facts
CleanShot XFlameshot
Paid

Paid Mac application.

Free

Free and open source; no paid version.

macOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Scrolling capture handles long pages in one shot
  • Built-in annotation avoids needing a separate editor
  • In-place editing: arrows, highlight, blur or pixelate, text, shapes and counters on the selection itself
  • Customisable interface colour, button selection, shortcuts and save behaviour
  • Mac only
  • Paid app rather than free
  • On Wayland it needs the right portal or compositor support, which varies by desktop
  • No built-in video or GIF recording
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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