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Shottr

Free plan Mac

What Shottr is

Shottr is a macOS screenshot app with capture, editing, OCR, and sharing tools. It supports scrolling captures, combining and resizing screenshots, and keeping images pinned on screen. Editing options include text and freehand markup, highlights, spotlights, pixelation, and removing selected content. A screen ruler, magnification, color picking, OCR, and QR reading are also available. Images can be exported as PNG or JPEG. Shottr runs on macOS Catalina 10.15 and later; its maker says Windows and Linux support is unlikely because the app relies on low-level macOS APIs and its codebase is not portable. Screenshots and OCR are processed locally, and screenshot data is sent out when Upload is used. Direct S3-compatible uploads create shareable links without routing images through Shottr’s server. Shottr Cloud uploads require an access token, but anyone who knows or guesses a URL can view an image. The free plan can be used indefinitely, though commercial use requires a license. Basic Tier is $12 a month and Friends Club is $30 a month.

Who it suits

Shottr may suit designers, front-end engineers, mobile developers, and others who need screenshot annotation or pixel-level tools on macOS. It also offers local processing and direct uploads to S3-compatible storage.

What it does well

Supports scrolling captures and screenshot combining.
Includes OCR, QR reading, and color picking.
Screenshots and OCR are processed locally.
Direct S3-compatible uploads bypass Shottr’s server.
Free plan is usable indefinitely.

What to know first

Runs on macOS Catalina 10.15 and later.
Commercial use requires a license on the free plan.
Shottr Cloud images are viewable by anyone with the URL.
Shottr does not guarantee Cloud image storage.

Limits

The Free plan is usable indefinitely and includes most features, but commercial use requires a license. Basic Tier is $12 a month; Friends Club is $30 a month and adds experimental features and better support.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	Free; usable indefinitely. After 30 days, the app starts asking you to consider upgrading. · Most features available · Commercial use requires a license	Free
Basic Tier	Single-time purchase, not a subscription. · Full app features · License required for commercial use · One user and up to five computers	$12, paid once
Friends Club	Single-time purchase, not a subscription. · Experimental features · Better support · One user and up to five computers	$30, paid once

As shottr.cc lists them, read 4 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit https://shottr.cc/.
Use a Mac running macOS Catalina 10.15 or later.
Get the app and use the Free plan, or choose Basic Tier or Friends Club.
Use Shottr URL schemes with Raycast extensions, Alfred workflows, or Shortcuts if needed.

Verdict

Shottr brings capture, annotation, OCR, and sharing features to macOS, with local processing and multiple upload options. Consider the platform restriction and the exposure and storage caveats for Shottr Cloud uploads.

Questions

Is Shottr free?

Yes. The Free plan costs nothing and can be used indefinitely. The app starts asking users to consider upgrading after 30 days.

What does Shottr cost for paid use?

Basic Tier is $12 a month and includes full feature access and a commercial-use license. Friends Club is $30 a month and includes experimental features and better support.

Which platforms does Shottr support?

Shottr runs on macOS Catalina 10.15 and later. Its maker says Windows or Linux support is unlikely because it relies on low-level macOS APIs and its codebase is not portable.

Can Shottr share images through cloud storage?

It can upload directly to S3-compatible storage and copy a shareable link; those images do not pass through Shottr’s server. Shottr Cloud uploads require an access token, and anyone who knows or guesses the URL can view an image.

Does Shottr process screenshots locally?

Its privacy policy says screenshots are stored and processed locally, and OCR runs locally. Screenshot data is sent out when Upload is used.

Can I connect Shottr to other apps?

Shottr URL schemes can be used by Raycast extensions and Alfred workflows and can integrate with the Shortcuts app.

Facts from Shottr's own pages

Capture and editing: Features include scrolling captures, screenshot combining and resizing, floating pinned images, overlays, a screen ruler, magnification, and color picking. · shottr.cc, 4 Oct 2026
Export formats: PNG, JPEG · shottr.cc, 19 Sept 2026
Free plan: Yes · shottr.cc, 19 Sept 2026
Integrations: Shottr URL schemes can be used by Raycast extensions and Alfred workflows and can integrate with the Shortcuts app. · shottr.cc, 4 Oct 2026
Intended users: The maker describes Shottr as a screenshot tool for designers, front-end engineers, mobile developers, and people who care about pixels. · shottr.cc, 4 Oct 2026
Local processing: The privacy policy says screenshots are stored and processed locally, and OCR runs locally; screenshot data is sent out when the user uses Upload. · shottr.cc, 4 Oct 2026
Markup and OCR: Shottr supports text and freehand markup, highlights, spotlights, pixelation or removal of selected content, OCR, and QR reading. · shottr.cc, 4 Oct 2026
OCR text extraction: Yes · shottr.cc, 19 Sept 2026
Platform limitation: The maker says Windows or Linux support is unlikely because Shottr relies on low-level macOS APIs and its codebase is not portable. · shottr.cc, 4 Oct 2026
Product: Shottr is a small, fast Mac screenshot app with annotations, backgrounds, scrolling screenshots, and S3 upload. · shottr.cc, 4 Oct 2026
S3 uploads: Shottr can upload directly to S3-compatible storage and copy a shareable link; those images do not pass through Shottr's server. · shottr.cc, 4 Oct 2026
Scrolling capture: Yes · shottr.cc, 19 Sept 2026
Shottr Cloud uploads: Shottr Cloud uploads require an access token, and uploaded images are public to anyone who knows or guesses the URL. · shottr.cc, 4 Oct 2026
Support and experimental access: Friends Club includes better support and access to experimental features. · shottr.cc, 4 Oct 2026
Supported macOS: Shottr runs on macOS Catalina 10.15 and later, according to the product FAQ. · shottr.cc, 4 Oct 2026
Telemetry: Diagnostic telemetry can be turned off in Preferences; the policy says telemetry may include performance, error, feature-use, device, and app information. · shottr.cc, 4 Oct 2026
Upload availability: The maker provides no guarantees for Shottr Cloud image storage and may remove an uploaded image without warning. · shottr.cc, 4 Oct 2026