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CleanShot X vs Droplr
Both do 1 of the same productivity tools task. Below is what each says about its own limits and pricing, and how each ranks on signals we can measure or quote.
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CleanShot X
CleanShot X is the best screenshot and screen recording app for Mac with a built-in annotation tool, Cloud uploading, scrolling capture, and a lot more.
Signals score: 4.2 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit cleanshot.comB
Droplr
Discover the best screen capture software apps for Mac and PC. Top-rated screen recorders with audio and video capture for all your screen recording needs.
Signals score: 3.6 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit droplr.comPricing, limits and privacy
- Free tier
- A: No free tier or trial is listed. The FAQ says there is no trial. A 30-day money-back guarantee applies.
- B: Not stated. The page shows Try for Free buttons but no free tier description or trial length.
- Paid plan
- A: Basic is $35 one-time, with one year of updates; renewal is optional at $19 per year. Pro is $10 per user per month billed annually. Requires macOS 13.0 or newer. Basic includes 1 GB of Cloud storage; Pro has unlimited Cloud storage under fair use.
- B: Pro Plus is $8 per month, or $6 per month billed annually ($72 per year). Team (up to 15 members) is $9 per user per month, or $7 per user per month billed annually ($84 per year). Enterprise (16+ members) is by quote.
- Signup
- A: A free CleanShot Cloud account comes with a license purchase. The page says Cloud is not required to use the app.
- B: Not stated. The buttons link to a sign-up or login page, but the page does not say an account is required.
- Watermark
- A: Not stated.
- B: Not stated.
- Where files go
- A: The Cloud privacy policy does not mention screenshots specifically and names no storage location. It says data is stored in controlled facilities and may be transferred outside your country. Data is kept as long as needed for its purpose, with no specific period given. It does not say whether capture is local.
- B: Not stated for uploaded files. The privacy policy says it does not retain your data after you delete your account, and that it does not store personal information on its servers unless needed for its services. Contractors and affiliates may process data, some outside your country.
From each tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them. Sources are listed on each tool's page.
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