Overall Winner

Shottr

beats ShareX by 1 points

Shottr 🏆 80/100

ShareX 79/100

Shottr is the highest-rated value pick — ultra-lightweight, free with optional $12 pro, and packed with pixel ruler, OCR, and scrolling capture. ShareX offers more raw features with 20+ capture modes. Shottr for Mac users; ShareX for Windows power users.

Score breakdown

Dimension

Shottr

ShareX

Price & Value

★★★★☆

★★★★★ wins

Features

★★★★☆

Ease of Use

★★★★☆ wins

★★★☆☆

Reviews

★★★★☆

Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.

What users say

Shottr

"Fastest macOS-native screenshot tool with free scrolling capture"

Pros

Exceptionally fast native macOS app Scrolling capture free in basic version Text extraction and measurement ruler built in

ShareX

"Most feature-rich free screenshot tool for Windows power users"

Pros

Free open-source with extreme feature depth Screen capture recording OCR file upload ruler QR code Automated upload to 30+ destinations

When to Choose Each

Choose Shottr if you’re on Mac and want the lightest, fastest screenshot tool available. Shottr weighs just 2.3MB, launches instantly, and stays out of your way. Despite its tiny size, it packs pixel ruler, OCR, scrolling capture, and built-in image compression — features typically found in much larger apps. It’s free with a nag popup, and the $12 lifetime pro upgrade removes ads permanently. With a 5/5 price rating, 5/5 UX rating, and 100% positive user sentiment, Shottr is the best value Mac screenshot tool available.

Choose ShareX if you’re on Windows and need the most versatile free screenshot tool. ShareX is open-source and offers 20+ capture modes (region, window, fullscreen, scrolling, animated GIF), 80+ upload destinations, and deep automation through custom workflows. It includes OCR, image editing, and file hashing. With a 5/5 features rating, ShareX is unmatched in capability for free tools. The trade-offs are a steep learning curve, Windows-only support, and a larger footprint (it’s a full application, not a lightweight utility).

Key Differences

Dimension	Shottr	ShareX
Price	Free with nag popup, $12 lifetime pro	100% free, open-source
Features	Pixel ruler, OCR, scrolling capture, compression	20+ capture modes, 80+ upload destinations
UX	2.3MB ultra-lightweight, instant launch	Steep learning curve
Reviews	100% positive user sentiment	5 reviews with strong community support
Platform	macOS only	Windows only
File Size	2.3MB	Full application install
Best For	Mac users wanting speed and simplicity	Windows power users wanting maximum features

Pricing & value

Metric	Shottr	ShareX	Winner
Free tier	Yes	Yes	Tie
Starting price	$12 lifetime	Free	ShareX

Is Shottr available on Windows?

No, Shottr is Mac-only. ShareX is Windows-only.

Which is more lightweight?

Shottr at 2.3MB is significantly lighter than ShareX and launches instantly. ShareX has more features but a larger footprint.

Which is better for quick screenshots?

Shottr for Mac — instant launch and minimal UI. ShareX for Windows — more capture modes but requires more setup.

Our pick

🏆 Shottr

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