Overall Winner
Greenshot
beats CleanShot X by 6 points
CleanShot X 78/100
Greenshot 🏆 84/100
CleanShot X
$29/yr
VS
Greenshot
Free
The verdict
Greenshot scores 84/100 against CleanShot X's 78/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
CleanShot X
Greenshot
Price & Value
★★☆☆☆
★★★★★ wins
Features
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Ease of Use
★★★★★ wins
★★★★☆
Reviews
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
CleanShot X
"The gold standard Mac screenshot tool with the most polished UX"
Pros
Best-in-class macOS UX and interface design Capture recording GIF scrolling and OCR in one app Floating window UI is uniquely elegant
Greenshot
"Best lightweight free screenshot tool for basic Windows needs"
Pros
Simple lightweight and completely free Send screenshots directly to Word or PowerPoint Keyboard shortcuts for power users
Pricing & value
| Metric | CleanShot X | Greenshot | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | Yes | Greenshot |
| Starting price | $29/yr | Free | Greenshot |
Our pick