# CleanShot X

A screenshot and screen recording app with a built-in annotation tool, from the makers of PixelSnap — a one-time license, not a subscription for the base app.

- **Category:** [Utilities](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/utilities/)
- **Price:** $29 one-time (app + 1 year of updates + 1 GB cloud); Cloud Pro from $8/mo billed annually
- **Open source:** no
- **Official site:** https://cleanshot.com/
- **Available via:** Homebrew, Setapp, Direct
- **Maker:** MTW

## Kitsmith's take

The most-referenced upgrade from macOS’s built-in screenshot tool for a reason: cleans up desktop clutter automatically before a capture, and the annotation tools stay out of the way until needed. The base app license is a genuine one-time purchase; the optional Cloud Pro tier is the only recurring cost.

## Features

- **Auto desktop cleanup:** Hides desktop clutter and icons automatically before taking a screenshot.
- **Built-in annotation:** Markup tools for screenshots and recordings without leaving the app.
- **Screen recording and GIFs:** Records video and exports GIFs, alongside its screenshot tools.

## FAQ

**Is CleanShot X a subscription?**

The base app is a $29 one-time purchase with a year of updates; only the optional Cloud Pro tier is a recurring subscription.

**Who makes CleanShot X?**

MTW, which also makes PixelSnap.

**Is CleanShot X on Setapp?**

Yes, it’s also included in a Setapp membership as an alternative to buying the license directly.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/cleanshot-x/