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CleanShot vs Taken

Compare CleanShot and Taken - features, pricing, and which is better for your workflow.

What is CleanShot?

The Mac screenshot and screen recording app — annotate, scroll-capture, record GIFs and video, pin to screen, and share via cloud link. Version 5.0 adds Studio Mode for polished recordings.

Price: Paid

  • Screenshots, scrolling capture, GIF, and screen recording in one app
  • Annotation editor with arrows, highlights, blur, and counters
  • Studio Mode turns a raw screen recording into a polished video
  • Pin captures to the screen, hide desktop icons while capturing
  • OCR text capture and a capture history
  • Instant sharing via CleanShot Cloud links
  • One-time purchase; no subscription required
Learn more about CleanShot

What is Taken?

Screen recorder for your 9th take. A lightweight macOS menu bar app to capture, record, trim, copy, or export any screen region in a few clicks.

Price: Free

  • Screenshot and record any screen region
  • Reuse your last region for repeat captures
  • Trim recordings before export
  • Capture history and saved regions
  • Copy to clipboard or export
  • Configurable frame rate, audio, and save location
Learn more about Taken