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CleanShot X vs ScreenFox
Both stand on screen capture software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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CleanShot X combines capture, editing, recording, OCR, and cloud collaboration tools for macOS. The listed Basic price is $35 a month, and the app requires macOS 13.0 or newer.
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ScreenFox focuses on quick Mac captures with editing directly on the overlay. Its monthly license, macOS-only availability, and lack of cloud sharing are important considerations.
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| CleanShot X | ScreenFox | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Mac, Web | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | CleanShot Pro: $120 per user a year | ScreenFox license: $16, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cleanshot.com | screenfox.io |
| On screen capture software | #52 of 61 | #56 of 61 |
CleanShot X: what it does well
- Captures scrolling content in both directions.
- Recordings can be exported as MP4 H.264 or GIF.
- On-device OCR supports over 30 languages and QR codes.
- Cloud links can be password-protected.
- Cloud data is encrypted at rest and in transit.
What to know first
- Requires macOS 13.0 or newer.
- There is no free plan or trial.
- Basic includes 1 GB of cloud storage.
- Basic includes one year of updates; renewal is optional at $19 per year.
ScreenFox: what it does well
- Fullscreen overlay keeps the screen visible
- Rectangles, arrows, text, and preset colors
- Clipboard, PNG, and overlay download options
- Lifetime updates included with the license
- Free trial requires no credit card
What to know first
- No free plan
- Available on macOS only
- Cloud sharing is not included
- Costs $16 a month
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