Shottr
Shottr: An inexpensive macOS capture tool with scrolling screenshots, OCR, and broad editing tools. Ranked #20 of 61 in Screen Capture Software by our editors (6.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for mac users wanting inexpensive advanced capture.
At a glance
- Editor score6.3 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forMac users wanting inexpensive advanced capture
- Free planYes
- Paid from$12 one-time
- Annotation toolsYes
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free use includes scrolling capture, OCR, QR reading, and annotation tools
- Editing utilities include blur, pixelation, object removal, and overlays
- One-time paid tiers add a commercial-use license or experimental features
Where it doesn't
- Available only for macOS
- Shottr Cloud sharing requires activation or token access
- S3 sharing requires the user's own compatible storage configuration
Our verdict on Shottr
Shottr is a macOS screenshot utility for designers, front-end engineers, mobile developers, and others who work with screen imagery. It handles area, fullscreen, active-window, and delayed captures, with automatic and manual scrolling modes. For a tool focused on capture and image markup, its free tier covers an unusually wide workflow: users can recognize text with OCR, read QR codes, annotate with arrows and shapes, and make edits such as cropping, resizing, blur, pixelation, and object removal. It also includes measurement and inspection tools such as a screen ruler, magnifier, zoom, and color picker.
The pricing is straightforward. The Free plan has no time limit and includes most features. Basic Tier is a one-time $12 purchase for full feature access and a commercial-use license. Friends Club is a one-time $30 purchase, adding experimental features and better support. That structure makes Shottr worth considering for Mac users who want advanced capture without a subscription, especially if the free feature set is sufficient or commercial use justifies the Basic Tier. Friends Club is more relevant to people who specifically value experimental features and the better support tier.
Sharing and ecosystem fit are the main practical considerations. Screenshots can be saved or copied locally, or uploaded and linked through Shottr Cloud or S3-compatible storage; cloud upload requires activation or token access, while S3 sharing depends on configuring a compatible storage service. Raycast Extension, Alfred Workflow, and URL Schemes API provide additional ways to fit it into a Mac workflow. Shottr is a focused choice for users who want capture, annotation, and image utilities in one app. It is not the right fit for people who need a non-macOS version or want sharing to work without configuring cloud access or storage.
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Shottr fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $12 one-time |
| Scrolling capture | Yes |
| Annotation tools | Yes |
| OCR | Yes |
| Browser extension | Not verified |
| Desktop platforms | Macos |
| Cloud sharing | Yes |
| Export formats | PNG, JPEG |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | macOS |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: S3-compatible storage, Raycast Extension, Alfred Workflow, URL Schemes API |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | shottr.cc |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
Shottr integrations
Shottr lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- S3-compatible storage
- Raycast Extension
- Alfred Workflow
- URL Schemes API
Alternatives to Shottr
- SnagitA polished capture and editing toolkit for teams that can budget for an annual subscription.9.3
- ShareXA flexible Windows capture toolkit with scrolling screenshots, OCR, recording and upload workflows.9.1
- ZightA cross-platform capture tool with team workflows, integrations, and a free plan.9.0
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