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puush vs macshot

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

puush

6.0
Communication

Share screenshots

macshot

8.0
Productivity

Screenshot and screen recording tool

Metric puush macshot
Category Communication Productivity
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs - 886
90-day Installs - 2.5K
365-day Installs 8 2.5K
Version 66 4.1.2
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 8 977
GitHub Forks - 57
Open Issues - 31
License GPL-3.0
Language Go Swift
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Apr 26, 2026

Reviews

puush

Puush is a screenshot-sharing tool that offers a self-hosted API alternative, appealing to users seeking control over their data. It's ideal for those who value privacy and customization.

Shares screenshots through a self-hosted or remote API.

Pros

  • + Self-hosting capability for data control
  • + Simple and effective screenshot sharing
  • + Open-source nature

Cons

  • - Disabled auto-updates may pose security risks
  • - Low community activity and engagement

macshot

macshot is a feature-rich native macOS screenshot and screen recording tool that offers annotation, auto-redaction of PII, GIF recording, OCR, translation, and scroll capture. It's a free, open-source alternative to paid tools like CleanShot X, benefiting users who need a versatile and efficient screenshot utility.

macshot captures screenshots and records screen activity with advanced editing and annotation features.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source with a wide range of features
  • + Native macOS implementation for smooth performance
  • + Supports collaboration and sharing of screenshots

Cons

  • - Some users report issues with color accuracy and image quality
  • - Lacks Apple Pencil support for drawing and annotations