Supashot vs. CleanShot X: A Minimalist Alternative
CleanShot X is the gold standard. But not everyone needs 50 features. Here's how Supashot differs as a minimal, recall-first screenshot tool.
Supashot vs. CleanShot X: A Minimalist Alternative
CleanShot X is undeniably powerful. It is the screenshot tool against which all others are measured. But with that power comes complexity — and a price tag that reflects it.
What CleanShot X does best
- Video recording — Screen recordings with annotations.
- Cloud hosting — Instant share links with branded domains.
- Advanced editing — A full mini-Photoshop for screenshots.
- Pinning — Keep screenshots floating on your screen.
For users who need all of this, CleanShot X is worth every penny.
Where Supashot differs
Supashot is not trying to be a feature-for-feature replacement. It is a different product philosophy:
| | CleanShot X | Supashot | |---|---|---| | Focus | Capture + production | Capture + recall | | Editing | Advanced | Lightweight | | Search | Limited | OCR-powered, unlimited history | | Price | $29 + $19/yr updates or $8/mo | $29 one-time | | Feel | Feature-rich | Minimal |
Who should choose Supashot
- You take 30+ screenshots a day and need to find them later.
- You want a keyboard-first workflow with no mouse dependency.
- You value local-first privacy (no cloud, no accounts).
- You find CleanShot X overwhelming for your actual needs.
The bottom line
If you need screen recording, cloud links, and heavy editing, CleanShot X is still king.
If you want a tool that captures instantly, saves automatically, and helps you find any screenshot weeks later with a single search, Supashot is built for you.