Screenshots, recording & annotation
Screenshot tools, screen recorders, GIF makers and annotation apps that don't watermark you into a plan.
| Licence type | App | Price | Licence | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 CaptoGlobal Delight Technologies | $29.99 | Perpetual | The $29.99 tier is the discounted pack; the two full unlocks are $49.99 | |
 CleanShot XMTW (Make the Web) | $35 | This version | Updates stop after one year unless you renew at $19; the version you own keeps working | |
 Gifox 2Bitwild Ltd | $14.99 | This version | The $14.99 unlock buys Gifox 2; a paid Gifox 3 is already named on the developer's site | |
 GifskiSindre Sorhus | Free | Open source | It converts video you already have — recording the screen is another app's job | |
| iShowU Studio 2shinywhitebox | $79 | Perpetual | $79 covers Studio 2 only — the quicker iShowU V6 recorder is a separate $89 app | |
 KeyCastrKeyCastr contributors | Free | Open source | Needs system-wide Input Monitoring permission, so it can see everything you type | |
 OBS StudioOBS Project | Free | Open source | No editor and no official support — scenes and macOS audio routing are yours to set up | |
 PikaCharlie Gleason | Free | Open source | Picking and contrast only — no palettes, no measuring, no screenshot tools | |
| PixelSnap 2MTW (Make the Web) | $39 | Perpetual | The buy page never says how long updates last, so treat a version 3 as a likely paid upgrade | |
 PresentifySoftal Limited | $14.99 | This version | Updates cover the current major version; the app is already at 8, so a paid 9 is possible | |
 ScreenFlowTelestream | $199 | Paid upgrades | Major versions are paid upgrades, and Telestream does not publish the upgrade price | |
 ShottrShottr | $12 | Perpetual | Screenshots only — there is no video, GIF or screen recording at any price | |
 Xnapper10xCompany, LLC | $29.99 | This version | One year of updates included; another year costs 60% of what you first paid | |
 xScopeThe Iconfactory | $49.99 | Paid upgrades | Major versions are a paid upgrade, historically 50% off if you already own one |