CleanShot X vs Greenshot
On the evidence we track, CleanShot X leads this comparison with a composite score of 56/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for screenshot tools. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
CleanShot X
LeaderA macOS application for capturing full screenshots and scrolling content, with built-in annotation tools, OCR text extraction, and instant cloud link generation for sharing captures.
Greenshot
Free Windows software for capturing screenshots of selected areas, windows, or full screens, with built-in annotation and editing capabilities. Supports multiple export formats including file save, printing, clipboard, email attachment, and upload to photo sharing services.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
CleanShot X
LeaderFrom $35 one-time (Basic) or $10/user/month billed annually (Pro)
- CleanShot Basic$35 one-time; includes 1 year of updates and 1 GB cloud storage
- Mac app
- One year of updates
- Cloud storage (1 GB)
- Screenshot and recording capture
- Annotation tools
- +1 more
- CleanShot Pro$10 per user per month, billed annually; unlimited cloud storage and team features
- Always up to date
- Unlimited cloud storage
- Custom domain and branding
- Advanced sharing and security
- Team management
- +3 more
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
CleanShot X
Leader- Raycast
- Setapp
Greenshot
- Internet Explorer
- Microsoft Office
- Flickr
- Picasa
CleanShot X or Greenshot: which one depends on you
A composite score cannot know your constraints. Describe them and both get re-weighted against what you actually need, with the evidence behind every position.
Free to run, no account needed to start. How the evaluation works
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.