In simple English
BetterShot is a Mac app that takes screenshots and records your screen. It adds arrows, blur, and text to your images, and trims your video recordings. It does not cost money, and it works entirely on your computer. You do not need to sign up for an account or pay a monthly fee. It replaces paid tools like CleanShot X and Loom.
What it is
BetterShot is an open-source screen capture and video editing utility built natively for macOS. It offers scrolling screenshots, OCR (a way to read text from an image so you can copy it), cloud sharing through your own storage bucket, and keyboard shortcut automation.
What it is good for
Solo builders who want to capture bug reports, make product demos, or document features on a Mac without paying for commercial screen tools. It gives you fast image annotation and cloud sharing while keeping your files private on your own storage.
- No subscriptions, accounts, or hidden tracking.
- Native macOS app with fast performance and global shortcuts.
- Self-hosted cloud sharing using your own storage bucket.
- Requires macOS 14 or later to run.
- Needs system permissions for screen recording and accessibility.
- Building from source requires Xcode.
CleanShot X and Loom
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brew install --cask bettershot