The Modern, Open-Source Alternative to CleanShot X & Shottr
Get all the power of professional Mac screenshot software without recurring subscriptions, proprietary cloud locks, or bloated Electron runtimes. Fast, lightweight, and 100% free under the MIT license.
Why Pay $29 + $19/Year for a Screenshot Utility?
CleanShot X is undoubtedly a capable Mac application, but its pricing has grown increasingly hostile to individual creators, students, and budget-conscious teams. Users face a $29 upfront price tag plus mandatory $19/year renewal fees to receive updates. Alternative tools like Shottr charge $12 per device, while cloud services upload your confidential screenshots to third-party databases.
iScreenshot (极速截屏) was created with a clear mission: deliver a studio-grade, native screenshot and screen recording application that is 100% free, forever open-source under the MIT license, and respects your privacy completely.
| Feature / Metric | iScreenshot | CleanShot X | Shottr | macOS Native |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $0 (100% Free) | $29 + $19/yr renewal | $12 / device | Free with macOS |
| Source Code | MIT Open Source | Proprietary closed | Proprietary closed | Closed Source |
| Scrolling Screenshot | Auto + Manual Stitching | Included | Included | Not Supported |
| Mockup Studio | Native macOS / Browser | Basic backgrounds | Not Included | Not Supported |
| Internal Audio Recording | Native ScreenCaptureKit | Driver Required | No Recording | Not Supported |
| Privacy / Telemetry | 100% Offline, Zero Tracking | Cloud accounts / tracking | Closed telemetry | System diagnostics |
Seamless 3-Step Migration
Download DMG
Grab the latest verified universal DMG release from GitHub Releases and drag it into your Applications folder.
Grant Standard Permissions
Grant macOS Screen Recording in System Settings. Optionally enable Accessibility for automated scroll capture.
Bind Your Familiar Shortcuts
Keep your muscle memory intact: iScreenshot defaults to ⌃A for capture, ⌥S for long scrolling screenshots, and ⌥E for image beautification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is iScreenshot really completely free?
Yes, absolutely. iScreenshot is published under the permissive MIT Open Source License. There are no subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no pro tier limits, and no advertising.
Can I replace CleanShot X's default shortcuts with iScreenshot?
Yes. iScreenshot allows fully customizable global shortcuts in Settings, so you can map whichever keys match your muscle memory.
Does it receive regular updates?
Yes. The app includes a built-in native update checker connected directly to official GitHub Releases. You can inspect full release notes and update with a single click.
Switch to iScreenshot for Mac today
Free, MIT open-source, and natively optimized for Apple Silicon and macOS 14+.