Shots.so alternatives: 3 free & open-source picks
Curated, verified, and actually free. No trials, no crippled tiers. Star counts and last-activity dates checked by hand, not scraped and forgotten.
Degradados, relleno, esquinas redondeadas y sombras en una app nativa para Mac que también toma la captura.
licenseGPL-3.0
runson your machine
installHomebrew cask or signed macOS DMG dragged to Applications
dataScreenshots and recordings are normal files in the chosen folder, capture history lives under ~/Library/Application Support/com.sw33tlie.macshot/history/, and preferences use macOS UserDefaults; optional uploads go directly to the user's Drive, imgbb or S3 service
the catch vs Shots.soIt is macOS-only and has fewer reusable templates, batch operations and AI/redaction conveniences than the more mature paid screenshot tools.
setupmacOS must grant Screen Recording permission on first capture
facts verified 2026-08-11
Degradados, relleno y esquinas redondeadas gratis; el trabajo por lotes es donde empieza el cobro.
licenseproprietary, free
runstheir cloud
installOpen the hosted browser tool; no signup or download
dataThe input image is loaded into BrandBird's browser editor and the result is exported as PNG, JPEG or WebP; the tool page does not document whether image bytes are uploaded or retained server-side
setup✓ installs clean
the catch vs Shots.soIt is a one-off browser editor rather than a native capture workflow, and free use lacks Shots/Xnapper's batch processing, saved presets and tighter desktop automation.
facts verified 2026-08-11
La receta de Shots.so, gratis para siempre y hecha por completo en tu navegador.
licenseproprietary, free
runson your machine
installOpen the hosted page in a modern browser; no signup
dataThe screenshot is held in browser memory, composited with HTML5 Canvas, and exported as a local PNG/JPG blob; the site says the image is never uploaded
setup✓ installs clean
the catch vs Shots.soIt beautifies an existing image but cannot capture, annotate or batch-process screenshots like a native Xnapper-style app.
facts verified 2026-08-11
last updated 2026-08-11 · no votes, no pay-to-list · just what's real
| tool | license | running it | platforms | stars | active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| macshot | GPL-3.0 | one-click install | macos | 2,800 | 2026-08 |
| BrandBird Screenshot Beautifier | proprietary, free | they host it | web | — | — |
| ScreenCharm | proprietary, free | they host it | web | — | — |
Is there a free alternative to Shots.so?
Yes: macshot, BrandBird Screenshot Beautifier, ScreenCharm. Every tool on this page is either open source or genuinely free to use long-term: no trials, no crippled tiers.
Should I just build my own Shots.so?
Our verdict is SÍ. Gradient background, padding, rounded corners, export. Pure client-side canvas work; there is no server to even build. If you'd rather build, the exact one-shot prompt is free at puedovibecodearlo.app/shots.