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CleanShot X
Mac screenshot and screen recording app with annotation, scrolling capture and cloud links
Price, checked Oct 26, 2026From $10/user/mo or $35 one-timeGet CleanShot X
CleanShot X vs Screen Studio
Pricing, platforms and features side by side, where the two differ, and who each one suits.
CleanShot X pricing and alternatives
Adam Pietrasiak
Screen Studio
Mac screen recorder that adds automatic zooms, smooth cursor motion and webcam overlays
Price, checked Oct 26, 2026From $9/moGet Screen Studio
Side by side
| Feature | CleanShot X | Screen Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From $10/user/mo or $35 one-time | From $9/mo |
| Screenshots | Yes | – |
| Markup | Yes | – |
| Scrolling capture | Yes | – |
| Works on | Mac | Mac |
| Screen recording | Yes | Yes |
| Share links | Yes | Yes |
| Camera bubble | Yes | Yes |
| Auto zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Video editing | Yes | Yes |
Rows where the two differ come first. Prices from each vendor's pricing page.
Where only one fits
- capture
- CleanShot XScreenshotsBoth
- must-haves
- CleanShot XMark upScrolling capture
Ranked in our guides
| Guide | CleanShot X | Screen Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Best screenshot apps | #3 | – |
| Best screen recorders | #8 | #9 |
| Best screen capture apps for Mac | #1 | – |
| Best screen recorders with webcam | – | #6 |
We don't test apps ourselves. Features and prices come from each vendor's own site; guide ranks follow what independent reviewers recommend.