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bettershot · v0.5.9 • auto-updates
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Screen capturing and editing tool
brew install --cask bettershot 149
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (BSD-3-Clause) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✗ New (<1yr) +0
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v0.5.97d ago0.5.8→0.5.9
21d ago0.5.7→0.5.8
23d ago0.5.6→0.5.7
27d ago0.5.4→0.5.6
29d ago0.5.3→0.5.4
1mo ago0.5.2→0.5.3
1mo ago0.5.1→0.5.2
1mo ago0.5.0→0.5.1
1mo ago0.4.3→0.5.0
1mo ago0.4.2→0.4.3
+ 5 older versions
Review
Mar 10, 2026Better Shot is an open-source alternative to CleanShot X, offering professional-grade screenshot capturing, editing, and enhancement. It's ideal for users seeking a free, feature-rich tool for macOS screenshot workflows.
Captures, edits, and enhances screenshots with professional quality.
Maturity: The project is active with strong community support, though some open issues indicate areas for improvement.
Community: Recent positive mentions on Hacker News highlight its appeal as an open-source alternative, though discussion is limited outside its niche.
Pros
- + Open-source and BSD-3-Clause licensed
- + Professional-grade screenshot tools and editing features
- + Strong community and active development
Cons
- - Some open issues remain unresolved
- - Limited discussion outside its niche
Community Mentions
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