--- title: Cleanshot X Reviews meta\_title: 'Cleanshot X Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Cleanshot X works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.9 review\_count: 8 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-07-17' parent\_category: name: Collaboration & Productivity url: https://www.g2.com/categories/collaboration-productivity --- # Cleanshot X Reviews & Product Details CleanShot X is a comprehensive screen capture and recording application designed exclusively for macOS, offering over 50 features to enhance productivity and streamline workflows. It enables users to capture screenshots and recordings with precision, annotate them effectively, and share them seamlessly. Key Features and Functionality: - Multiple Capture Modes: Supports full-screen, window, area, scrolling, and timed captures, accommodating various user needs. - Annotation Tools: Provides a suite of tools including text, arrows, shapes, and blurring options to highlight or conceal parts of captures. - Screen Recording: Allows recording of the entire screen or specific regions, with options to include webcam footage and system audio. - Text Recognition (OCR: Extracts text from images or scanned documents, facilitating easy copying of non-selectable text. - Cloud Integration: Offers instant uploading of captures to CleanShot Cloud, generating shareable links for quick distribution. - Quick Access Overlay: Displays a pop-up after capturing, enabling immediate actions like saving, copying, annotating, or sharing. - Desktop Icon Management: Hides desktop icons during captures to ensure clean and distraction-free screenshots. - Pin Screenshots: Keeps important references visible by pinning screenshots above all windows. Primary Value and User Solutions: CleanShot X addresses the need for an efficient, all-in-one screen capturing and recording solution for macOS users. By integrating diverse capture modes, robust annotation tools, and seamless sharing capabilities, it simplifies the process of creating and distributing high-quality visual content. Its intuitive interface and extensive feature set make it an essential tool for professionals and casual users alike, enhancing productivity and communication. * * * Seller [Cleanshot](https://www.g2.com/sellers/cleanshot) Discussions [Cleanshot X Community](https://www.g2.com/products/cleanshot-x/discuss) Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Snagit](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Snagit") Snagit 4.7/5(5,994) ](https://www.g2.com/products/snagit/reviews) [ ![Loom](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Loom") Loom 4.7/5(2,413) ](https://www.g2.com/products/atlassian-loom/reviews) [ ![Camtasia](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Camtasia") Camtasia 4.6/5(1,764) ](https://www.g2.com/products/camtasia/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/cleanshot-x/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 8 real user reviews. [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) SM Samuel M. Head of Marketing Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 2/21/2026 "My screenshot tool of choice" 5/5 What do you like best about Cleanshot X? One of my favorite everyday use tools. There is not a day that goes by where I don't use it. I especially love the auto scroll feature, which allows me to easily capture entire websites. The integrated OCR is also very good, especially if you ever want to copy a link from an image or a text from an image. Their own image editor is perfect for annotations. I was a skitch user for many years but eventually switched to Cleanshot, would never look back. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Cleanshot X? Sometimes when doing the screen recording and connecting my iPhone as the microphone input, the connection stops and it ends the screen recording. Not sure if that is a Cleanshot issue or an issue with Apple's functionality of connecting the iPhone as a microphone to the Mac. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Cleanshot X solving and how is that benefiting you? Allows me to communicate in one image what would otherwise take an entire paragraph to explain. Great when you are working with web developers or want to give feedback on design or instructions to someone on how to do something. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: G2 invite ![Ali H.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Ali H.") AH Ali H. Founder Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/30/2026 "The Lord of the Screenshots" 5/5 What do you like best about Cleanshot X? The screenshot feature seems quite advanced and well-thought-out. The user experience is also flawless. Performance is excellent because I can take the screenshot I want instantly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Cleanshot X? I can't find anything I wouldn't like, because it more than meets my needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Cleanshot X solving and how is that benefiting you? While working on my projects, I need to send instant, urgent screenshots to my stakeholders, but I also need to be able to edit the screenshots whenever I want. This helps me do this flawlessly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic Review from User Profile ![Roman G.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Roman G.") RG Roman G. CRM TL Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 10/14/2025 "All-in-One App for Fast Screenshots, Videos, and Easy Sharing" 5/5 What do you like best about Cleanshot X? I like that everything works fast and simple. Screenshots, video, annotations - all in one app. I don’t need open many apps anymore. Also I love that upload work super quick and I can just copy link and send. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Cleanshot X? Honestly nothing big. Maybe only that I sometimes forget shortcuts haha. But app is amazing and work perfect for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Cleanshot X solving and how is that benefiting you? It help me save a lot of time. Before I used 3 different tools for screenshot, video and upload. Now all in one place. I can record bugs, make notes, and send link to team in few seconds. It make my work faster and more clean. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 10/18/2025 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Ron H.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Ron H.") RH Ron H. Founder/Principal Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 12/10/2024 "Perfect Upgrade from Native Screenshot App" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Cleanshot X? Scrolling Capture! Great feature and best way to capture an entire web page. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Cleanshot X? A bit of a learning curve. Takes a little while to learn if you're used to using the MacOS native screenshot app. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Cleanshot X solving and how is that benefiting you? Not sure it's solving a problem, it provides a better solution than the native app for screen capture and recording. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Our network of Icons are G2 members who are recognized for their outstanding contributions and commitment to helping others through their expertise.G2 Icon 6/11/2025 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Lindsey P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Lindsey P.") LP Lindsey P. Technology Coordinator Primary/Secondary Education Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/30/2024 "A step up from the built in screenshot app" 5/5 What do you like best about Cleanshot X? Easily integrates into current routines. Offers many options to capture what is on your screen, and then gives you a great set of tools and options to customize and edit. I find myself using this at least once every day. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Cleanshot X? There is not much to dislike about the app. There is a learning curve in the keyboard shortcuts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Cleanshot X solving and how is that benefiting you? Cleanshot offers a quick and feature-rich tool that I use daily, to capture screenshots for myself or to support/help others. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Zunaid K.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Zunaid K.") ZK Zunaid K. Director Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 1/3/2024 "My favourite screenshot and annotation tool" 5/5 What do you like best about Cleanshot X? Annotating screenshots with Cleanshot Xi is a joy. They've put a lot of though into the user experience. I particularly like how the screenshot floats on the bottom left of your screen and from there you can choose to copy it to your clipboard, save to a file, annotate or upload to cloud. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Cleanshot X? Theres nothing I can think about that I don't really like about it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Cleanshot X solving and how is that benefiting you? I have to take screenshots and annotate them all the time. I use Cleanshot X for this. You can easily drag your screenshot into other apps which is how I mostly use it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Claudio O.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Claudio O.") CO Claudio O. Associate Product Marketing Manager Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 8/1/2023 "For simple, fast, and professional screen-grabs" 5/5 What do you like best about Cleanshot X? Cleanshot X has been super easy to use. It has been a game changer when grabbing quick screen grabs to share with the team. The edit features are great! I can add circles and point to certain areas which helps me communicate better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Cleanshot X? The only thing I would change about Cleanshot X would be that the interface should open when you open the program. Instead, the Cleanshot X icon shows up in the menu bar. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Cleanshot X solving and how is that benefiting you? Cleanshot X allows me to communicate with teammates through video and screen grabs. It helps me save time by making it quick and easy to covey a message. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Computer Software](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Computer Software") UC Verified User in Computer Software Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/13/2022 "I wish Apple made software as well as this..." 5/5 What do you like best about Cleanshot X? Cleanshot from first onboarding to every time use it is a delight to use. It always works, it looks beautiful and the features it offers are amazing for the price. I cannot reccomend Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Cleanshot X? I wish it had a timelapse mode. Other than that, it's perfect. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Cleanshot X: Just buy it. You won't regret it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Cleanshot X solving and how is that benefiting you? Quick screenshots and screencasts with ease. I also love how you an capture text from a image. I use this way more than I thought. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ## Questions about Cleanshot X? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. 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