Is it free?
Is CleanShot X free?
CleanShot X is a Mac app for screenshots, screen recordings, annotations and quick sharing.
No, CleanShot X has no free plan.
Short answer
No. There is no free plan or trial, but there is a 30-day money-back guarantee, and Setapp's 7-day trial includes it.
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What CleanShot X costs
CleanShot Basic is a one-time $35 with a year of updates (then $19 a year for updates). CleanShot Pro costs $10 per user a month billed annually, with unlimited cloud storage.
Checked on 1 November 2026 on CleanShot X's own pricing page. Prices change, so confirm there before you pay.
CleanShot X is a trademark of its owner. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by CleanShot X; the name is used only to identify the product.
CleanShot X discounts
30% off CleanShot X for students
Students with a university-issued email address.
Free alternatives to CleanShot X
SnapzyFreemiumFree, open-source Mac app for screenshots, recordings, annotation and OCR.
KapFreeFree, open-source Mac screen recorder that exports to GIF or video.
RecordlyFreeFree, open-source recorder that adds zooms and cursor effects automatically.