Awesome Screenshot
8.3#1 in screenshot annotation softwareFrom $5 a monthFree planiOSWebExtensionmacOS
VisitAwesome Screenshot vs CleanShot X
CleanShot X
7.1#24 in screenshot annotation softwareFrom $120 a yearWebAPImacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Awesome Screenshot | CleanShot X |
|---|---|---|
| Annotation | Screenshots can be annotated with various editing options. | Its built-in editor includes tools to annotate, crop, resize, blur and pixelate screenshots. |
| Export formats | PNG, JPG, PDF | MP4, GIF |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | The homepage lists Trello, Slack, Asana and Jira as connected tools. | The Quick Access Overlay supports saving, copying or dragging captures into other apps. |
| OCR text extraction | Yes | Yes |
| Scrolling capture | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The homepage provides a Help/FAQ link and the email address [email protected]. | The pricing FAQ directs users to [email protected] for help. |
Awesome Screenshot plans
- FreeFree
- Basic$5 a month
- Professional$6 a month
CleanShot X plans
- CleanShot Basic$35, paid once
- CleanShot Pro$120 a year
Pick Awesome Screenshot if…
Awesome Screenshot suits people who need screenshots, screen recordings, annotation, or OCR across browsers and desktop platforms. Its free plan may fit users whose capture and recording needs stay within the stated limits.
Pick CleanShot X if…
CleanShot X suits Mac users who need screenshots, recordings, annotations, OCR, and share links. It also fits teams using Cloud comments and access controls.