Overall Winner
CleanShot X
beats ScreenPal by 38 points
ScreenPal 40/100
CleanShot X 🏆 78/100
ScreenPal
From $4/mo
VS
CleanShot X
$29/yr
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
ScreenPal
CleanShot X
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
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
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
Pricing & value
| Metric | ScreenPal | CleanShot X | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | ScreenPal |
| Starting price | From $4/mo | $29/yr | ScreenPal |
Our pick