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Screenshots, recording & annotation

Screenshot tools, screen recorders, GIF makers and annotation apps that don't watermark you into a plan.

15 apps
CaptoGlobal Delight Technologies$29.99Perpetual

The $29.99 tier is the discounted pack; the two full unlocks are $49.99

CleanShot XMTW (Make the Web)$35This version

Updates stop after one year unless you renew at $19; the version you own keeps working

Gifox 2Bitwild Ltd$14.99This version

The $14.99 unlock buys Gifox 2; a paid Gifox 3 is already named on the developer's site

GifskiSindre SorhusFreeOpen source

It converts video you already have — recording the screen is another app's job

iShowU Studio 2shinywhitebox$79Perpetual

$79 covers Studio 2 only — the quicker iShowU V6 recorder is a separate $89 app

KeyCastrKeyCastr contributorsFreeOpen source

Needs system-wide Input Monitoring permission, so it can see everything you type

OBS StudioOBS ProjectFreeOpen source

No editor and no official support — scenes and macOS audio routing are yours to set up

PikaCharlie GleasonFreeOpen source

Picking and contrast only — no palettes, no measuring, no screenshot tools

PixelSnap 2MTW (Make the Web)$39Perpetual

The buy page never says how long updates last, so treat a version 3 as a likely paid upgrade

PresentifySoftal Limited$14.99This version

Updates cover the current major version; the app is already at 8, so a paid 9 is possible

ScreenFlowTelestream$199Paid upgrades

Major versions are paid upgrades, and Telestream does not publish the upgrade price

ScreenSnap ProMorgan$39Perpetual

No free trial — you pay first and rely on the 30-day refund if it turns out not to be for you

ShottrShottr$12Perpetual

Screenshots only — there is no video, GIF or screen recording at any price

Xnapper10xCompany, LLC$29.99This version

One year of updates included; another year costs 60% of what you first paid

xScopeThe Iconfactory$49.99Paid upgrades

Major versions are a paid upgrade, historically 50% off if you already own one