Honest Comparison 2026
ScreenSnap ProvsShottr
Two Mac-native screenshot tools with gradient backgrounds — but very different capabilities.
7wins
3ties
5wins
ScreenSnap Pro
Shottr
Feature-by-Feature Breakdown
Every capability, compared honestly.
Feature
ScreenSnap Pro
Shottr
Screenshots
Video Recording
GIF Recording
Scrolling Capture
(Pro, $8)
Gradient Backgrounds
160+
Backdrop tool
Annotation Tools
12 tools
Basic
OCR Text Extraction
Cloud Storage & Sharing
Unlimited free
(S3 upload only)
Pin Screenshot
Quick Access Overlay
Pixel Measurement
Magnifier Tool
Pricing
$19 one-time
Free / $8 Pro
Licenses Included
2 Macs
Unlimited (free tier)
Platform
macOS
macOS
ScreenSnap Pro Wins
Key advantages over Shottr
- 1Video recording — Shottr can't record at all
- 2GIF recording built in
- 3Unlimited cloud storage and instant sharing
- 4More annotation tools (12 vs Shottr's basics)
- 5Pin screenshot and Quick Access Overlay
Shottr Wins
Where Shottr edges ahead
- 1Free tier available (no payment needed)
- 2Scrolling capture in Pro ($8)
- 3Pixel measurement tool for designers
- 4Magnifier tool for precise work
- 5Lighter weight — extremely minimal
The Verdict
Shottr is a great free option for basic screenshots with its backdrop tool and measurement features, but it can't record video or GIFs, has no cloud sharing, and its annotation tools are limited. ScreenSnap Pro at $19 gives you the full package: video + GIF recording, 160+ backgrounds, 12 annotation tools, OCR, and unlimited cloud sharing. If you need more than just screenshots, ScreenSnap Pro is worth the upgrade.
Get ScreenSnap Pro — $19One-time payment · 2 Mac licenses · Free updates