These apps are not the same

CleanShot X has tools for screenshots, video, GIFs, sound, webcam, editing, and sharing links online.

GifJot has a smaller job. It makes a GIF or PNG from part of your screen. You can add a quick note, save it, or paste it.

Pick the one that fits

What you needCleanShot XGifJot
Record part of your screen as a GIFYesYes
Take a PNG or long screenshotYesYes
Sound, webcam, and video cutsYesNo
Share a link onlineYes, if you want itNo. Files stay on your Mac
PricePaidFree while in beta

Try GifJot if you

  • Paste short GIFs into GitHub, Slack, or docs.
  • Want your files to stay on your Mac.
  • Need simple screenshots and quick notes.
  • Do not need a full video tool.

Pick CleanShot X if you

Need sound, webcam, video cuts, online links, or more editing tools. CleanShot X is built for those jobs.

Only need to show one small action? Try the simple tool first.

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