better-shot

The premium Open Source alternative to CleanShot X

🎯 Best for:macOS power users who want professional screenshot tools without a subscription.
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What is better-shot?

A native macOS utility designed to capture, annotate, and enhance screenshots with professional-grade editing tools. It replaces the default system screenshot workflow with a floating overlay and advanced markup capabilities.

Tech Stack
TypeScriptOS & Utilities

Why better-shot?

  • Native macOS performance
  • Clean annotation UI
  • No recurring costs

Limitations

  • macOS only
  • Fewer cloud integrations
  • No video recording yet
3/5/2026
Last Update
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Forks
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BSD-3-Clause
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on CleanShot X)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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