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Better Shot vs Snipaste

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Better Shot

7.5
Productivity

Screen capturing and editing tool

Snipaste

7.0
Utilities

Snip or pin screenshots

Metric Better Shot Snipaste
Category Productivity Utilities
AI Score 7.5 7.0
30-day Installs 132 727
90-day Installs 432 1.9K
365-day Installs 825 6.2K
Version 0.2.4 2.11.3
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1.5K 85
GitHub Forks 69 31
Open Issues 14 2
License BSD-3-Clause
Language TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 3mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Jan 17, 2026 Dec 10, 2017

Reviews

Better Shot

Better 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.

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

Snipaste

Snipaste is a lightweight screenshot tool that allows users to capture and pin images directly on their desktop. It's ideal for quick captures, annotations, and sharing, making it a useful tool for anyone needing efficient screenshot management.

Snipaste captures and pins screenshots on the desktop for quick access and sharing.

Pros

  • + Lightweight and efficient for screenshot tasks
  • + Seamlessly integrates with macOS interface
  • + Auto-updates ensure the latest features and fixes

Cons

  • - Limited community engagement and discussions
  • - Unclear licensing and language details