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Xnip vs CleanShot X: catalog facts
Xnip	CleanShot X
Best for: Mac users who need scrolling screenshots and on-screen annotations	Best for: Premium Mac screenshot and screen recording app with built-in annotation
Free + paid options Available to try for free.	Paid Paid Mac application.
macOS	macOS
Captures scrolling content and windows Includes screenshot annotation and OCR All 3 strengths for Xnip Captures scrolling content and windows Includes screenshot annotation and OCR Can keep images in a floating window	Scrolling capture handles long pages in one shot Built-in annotation avoids needing a separate editor
For Mac only	Mac only Paid app rather than free
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Xnip xnipapp.com Catalog checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for CleanShot X cleanshot.com Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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