Overall Winner
CleanShot X
beats ScreenPal by 38 points
CleanShot X 🏆 78/100
ScreenPal 40/100
CleanShot X
$29/yr
VS
ScreenPal
From $4/mo
The verdict
CleanShot X scores 78/100 against ScreenPal's 40/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
CleanShot X
ScreenPal
Price & Value
★★☆☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Features
★★★★☆ wins
★★★☆☆
Ease of Use
★★★★★ wins
★★☆☆☆
Reviews
★★★★☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
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
ScreenPal
"Budget screen recorder with hosting for educational content"
Pros
Screen recording hosting and sharing in one platform Free tier with basic features Affordable pro at $3/mo unlimited at $5/mo
Pricing & value
| Metric | CleanShot X | ScreenPal | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | Yes | ScreenPal |
| Starting price | $29/yr | From $4/mo | ScreenPal |
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