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CleanShot X vs OBS Studio
How the two compare on license, platforms and what the community thinks.
Key differences
- CleanShot X is paid; OBS Studio is open source.
- Only OBS Studio is available on Windows, Linux.
| Feature | CleanShot X | OBS Studio |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Mac screenshots, recordings and annotation | Free, open-source recording and live streaming |
| License | Paid | Open source |
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| Rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Alternatives listed | 8 | 8 |
| Page views | 113 | 34 |
About CleanShot X
CleanShot X replaces the built-in Mac screenshot tools with scrolling capture, annotation, redaction, background padding and a shareable cloud link. Remote teams use it for bug reports and product demos. It is a paid Mac app with an optional cloud plan.
About OBS Studio
Professional screen recording and streaming with scenes, sources and audio mixing. GPL-licensed and cross-platform.
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