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macshot vs BetterCapture: catalog facts
macshot	BetterCapture
Free Free with no subscription, distributed from its GitHub repository.	Free Free and open source with no subscription.
macOS	macOS
Native app rather than Electron Automatic redaction of personal information	ProRes 4444 with alpha, HEVC and H.264 output Records system audio and microphone together
macOS only Fast-moving project, so features change between releases	Requires macOS 15.2 Sequoia or later Recording only, no built-in editor
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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