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  "name": "CleanShot X",
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    "notes": "Mac screenshot tool. One-time + cloud.",
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        "period": "once",
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          "Screen recording",
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          "Cloud 1GB"
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          "Quick access",
          "Share links"
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    "billingPeriod": "once",
    "startingPrice": 29,
    "pricingPageUrl": "https://cleanshot.com"
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  "verdict": "CleanShot X is the best screenshot tool on macOS, and its pricing reflects unusual honesty: $29 one-time gets you a permanent license with 1 GB cloud storage and one year of updates. The Cloud Pro plan at $8/user/month (annual) targets teams needing branded sharing with custom domains, self-destruct links, and SSO, but solo users will find the one-time purchase covers 95% of needs. The 30-day money-back guarantee removes purchase risk. The only catch: it is Mac-only with no Windows or Linux version.",
  "bestFor": null,
  "hiddenCosts": [
    "The 1 GB cloud storage on the Basic plan fills up fast if you upload screen recordings or GIFs. You will need to manage storage manually or upgrade to Pro for unlimited storage.",
    "Additional Mac licenses for the same user are managed through the License Manager, but adding seats for different team members requires separate purchases at the one-time tier or a Pro subscription.",
    "Screen recordings and GIF captures produce large files. Cloud links with the free tier are subject to fair-use limits, and heavy usage could trigger throttling."
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  "priceHistory": [
    {
      "date": "2026-11-03",
      "entryPrice": 10,
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          "name": "CleanShot Basic",
          "price": "$35 one-time"
        },
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          "name": "CleanShot Pro",
          "price": "$10 per user/mo"
        }
      ],
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  ],
  "partnerLink": false,
  "correction": "This price may be out of date. If the vendor's page differs, call report_issue with evidence_url and quote, or verify_price.",
  "provenance": {
    "lastVerifiedAt": "2026-10-24",
    "sourceUrl": "https://cleanshot.com/pricing",
    "confidence": "low",
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  "source": "Toolradar",
  "citation": "Toolradar, verified 2026-10-24, https://toolradar.com/tools/cleanshot/pricing",
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