# CleanShot X vs Gyazo

| Attribute | CleanShot X | Gyazo |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 56.3 (53% (medium)) | 52.9 (38% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"CleanShot X is a macOS screen capture and video recording application that lets you take screenshots, record screen video, annotate captures with built-in tools, and instantly share them via cloud-hosted links. It includes features like full-page scrolling capture, on-device OCR text extraction, video editing with animated zooms, and team collaboration capabilities with SSO and SCIM support. It is indexed under Screenshot Tools.","source":"https://cleanshot.com/pricing","question":"What is CleanShot X?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"CleanShot X is a paid product; published pricing starts at $10 per user per month. It is sold across 2 plans (CleanShot Basic and CleanShot Pro). There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://cleanshot.com/pricing","question":"How much does CleanShot X cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"CleanShot X supports macOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://cleanshot.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does CleanShot X support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for CleanShot X, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://cleanshot.com/pricing","question":"Can CleanShot X be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001 and GDPR for CleanShot X. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as CleanShot X not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://cleanshot.com/pricing","question":"What security certifications does CleanShot X have?","confidence":0.6}]` | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based tool for capturing, organizing, and sharing screenshots and HD video clips instantly. Users can annotate, search captures by text and metadata, and collaborate with teams through unified collections and cloud storage. It is indexed under Screenshot Tools.","source":"https://gyazo.com/pricing","question":"What is Gyazo?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Gyazo offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Free, Gyazo Pro and Gyazo Teams. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://gyazo.com/pricing","question":"Is Gyazo free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Gyazo supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://gyazo.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does Gyazo support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Gyazo, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://gyazo.com/pricing","question":"Can Gyazo be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Gyazo. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Gyazo not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://gyazo.com/pricing","question":"What security certifications does Gyazo have?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A 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. | A screen capture and sharing platform that records screenshots and videos, generates shareable cloud-hosted links, and enables users to search, annotate, and organize their captures across devices. |
| features.capabilities | `{"iso_27001":true,"deployment_model":"cloud_saas_hybrid","ocr_text_extraction_from_image":true,"scrolling_full_page_web_capture":true,"delay_timer_dropdown_menu_capture":true,"instant_cloud_link_generation_hosting":true,"magnifying_glass_and_spotlight_highlights":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"freemium","deployment_model":"cloud_saas_hybrid","ocr_text_extraction_from_image":true,"instant_cloud_link_generation_hosting":true}` |
| integrations.count | 2 | 1,000 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Raycast"},{"name":"Setapp"},{"name":"Mail","native":true,"category":"communication","direction":"outbound"}]` | `[{"name":"Obsidian","native":true,"category":"note-taking","direction":"outbound"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"CleanShot Basic","summary":"$35 one-time; includes 1 year of updates and 1 GB cloud storage","features":["Mac app","One year of updates","Cloud storage (1 GB)","Screenshot and recording capture","Annotation tools","Video editor with smart zooms"],"components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":35,"currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"1 GB","updates":"1 year"}},{"free":false,"name":"CleanShot Pro","summary":"$10 per user per month, billed annually; unlimited cloud storage and team features","features":["Always up to date","Unlimited cloud storage","Custom domain and branding","Advanced sharing and security","Team management","Centralized access management","SSO","SCIM"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":10,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"Unlimited"}}],"summary":"From $35 one-time (Basic) or $10/user/month billed annually (Pro)","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://cleanshot.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-06T10:59:26.251Z","startingPrice":{"unit":"user","amount":10,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free with limited storage","features":["Access up to 10 latest images","Unlimited collections","Video recording up to 7 seconds","Replay recording up to 7 seconds","Unlimited screenshot uploads","Unlimited HD video recording","Free apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android","Browser extensions"],"description":"Essential screenshot features. Great for getting started with Gyazo.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Gyazo Pro","summary":"Billed yearly","features":["Unlimited image access","Video recording up to 10 minutes","Replay recording up to 30 seconds","OCR text extraction and search","Image and video editing","Password protection","Advanced search by date/filename/page","Remove ads","Export all uploads","AI-generated alt text"],"commitment":"annual","description":"Standard plan for professionals. Includes advanced features.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Gyazo Teams","summary":"30-day trial, 5-user minimum, monthly billing","features":["Everything in Gyazo Pro","Custom team subdomain","Multi-user account management","Single bill per team","Private team-only sharing","Optional Google Workspace SSO","Restrict capture sharing to team only"],"minSeats":5,"commitment":"monthly","description":"Secure image and video sharing for teams. Ideal for collaboration.","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free plan available. Gyazo Pro and Teams require subscription.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://gyazo.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-06T10:02:51.799Z","billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":10,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"}]` | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://cleanshot.com/legal/cloud/privacy | - |

## Capabilities (Screenshot Tools)

| Capability | CleanShot X | Gyazo |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Cloud saas hybrid | Cloud saas hybrid |
| Scrolling full page web capture | ✓ | - |
| OCR text extraction from image | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated pii blur and redaction | - | - |
| Instant cloud link generation hosting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Magnifying glass and spotlight highlights | ✓ | - |
| Step by step numbered annotation stamps | - | - |
| Delay timer dropdown menu capture | ✓ | - |
| Slack ms teams direct upload | - | - |
| Jira confluence engineering upload | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | ✓ | - |
| Pricing model | - | Freemium |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:03:12.458Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*