Best Screenshot Tools for macOS in 2026

The ranking

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   Snagit

   A paid option that adds scrolling capture, screen recording with audio and webcam, smart redact and a searchable library. It costs money after the free trial and is sold with volume licensing for teams.

   Best for Anyone documenting work with captures and video

   WindowsmacOS·Paid

   90.5of 100

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   CleanShot X

   A Mac screenshot app with screen recording, a webcam bubble and zoom effects in recordings, plus a Cloud product. It is paid and Mac only, and additional seats are sold for teams.

   Best for Mac users who record and annotate for remote teams

   macOS·Paid

   89.0of 100

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   Flameshot

   A free, open-source screenshot and annotation tool for Windows, macOS and Linux, with AppImage and Homebrew installs. Its macOS build is 64-bit only, and each platform installs differently.

   Best for Free annotation tool across Windows, macOS and Linux

   WindowsmacOSLinux·Free and open source·Open source

   86.5of 100

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   ksnip

   A free, open-source capture and annotation tool for Linux, Windows and macOS, with X11 and Wayland support on Linux. Global hotkeys work only on Windows and X11, and Snap builds use desktop-portal screenshots.

   Best for Linux users on Wayland wanting open-source annotation

   LinuxWindowsmacOS·Free and open source·Open source

   83.5of 100

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