Tool profile
Shottr: cost, fit and limits
Shottr is a Mac screenshot application made by Electric Endeavors LLC that captures areas and scrolling pages, copies text from images with text recognition, measures pixels and annotates, free to use with optional one-time licenses.
What to know first
Shottr is free to download and use, and the app asks users to consider buying after a while. Basic Tier is a one-time $12 that unlocks the full app, is required for commercial use and covers up to five computers. Friends Club is a one-time $30 with experimental features and better support. The vendor describes text recognition but does not use the term AI.
Shottr at a glance
| Maker | Electric Endeavors LLC, Not stated on the vendor pages |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes |
| Entry price | Free (one-time $12 Basic) |
| API access | No |
| Category | Best AI Screenshot Software in 2026, rank 8 of 13 |
| Website | shottr.cc |
Who Shottr is best for
Front-end developers and designers
Pixel measurement and spotlight tools help check spacing in a layout, and the vendor describes these features for designers and front-end engineers.
Anyone who copies text from images
Select an area and the recognized text lands on the clipboard, and QR codes can be read the same way, with no cloud upload involved.
Launcher fans on a Mac
A Raycast extension and an Alfred workflow let a user trigger captures from the launcher they already use. Both integrations keep the capture habit inside tools the user already opens daily.
Shottr plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Free download and use. The app asks users to consider buying after a while, and commercial use needs the Basic Tier. |
| Basic Tier | $12 one time | Unlocks the full app, is required for commercial use, and covers one user on up to five computers. |
| Friends Club | $30 one time | Experimental features and better support. It cannot be discounted or upgraded from Basic. Intended for supporters who want early access to new work. |
Checked November 2026.
What Shottr does
- Text recognition and QR
- Selecting an area copies its text to the clipboard, and QR codes are read the same way. The page does not name supported languages. Accuracy depends on the font and size of the original text.
- Scrolling screenshots
- The app captures a scrolling window and combines several screenshots into one image, which helps with long pages that exceed one screen. The tool stitches the pieces together, which saves a manual layout step for support or QA reports.
- Measurement tools
- Pixel and measurement tools sit beside the capture function, aimed at people who check interface spacing, margins and alignment. The vendor says it is meant for designers and front-end engineers who work with layouts all day.
- Markup
- Text bubbles, freehand drawing, highlights and spotlights mark up captures without sending them to another editor first. Everything is done inside the capture window, so a quick note to a colleague does not need a second app.
- Recording and organizer
- The app can record video or GIFs and includes a screenshot organizer, and it supports Amazon S3 and iCloud uploads. S3 upload and iCloud upload are both named among the app's sharing options on the vendor pages.
How Shottr handles your data
The privacy page says uploaded images are public to anyone with the exact link and are removed from the storage cloud when deleted. It states no general retention period, no hosting region and no certification, and it does not address model training. Activation needs an internet connection, and diagnostics telemetry is sent unless it is turned off. Web upload with Cmd+E needs the activated version and a security token. Local captures stay on the Mac until the user chooses to upload.
Where Shottr falls short in practice
- Mac only. The download targets macOS 10.15 and up, and nothing on the pages mentions Windows or Linux, so a mixed team cannot standardize on it. Anyone on a Windows laptop must pick a different tool, and sharing licenses across systems is not an option.
- Public upload links. Anyone holding the exact link can open an uploaded image, so sensitive screens should be shared through another channel. The vendor's privacy page says deletion removes the image from storage, but it states no timeline for that.
- Activation and telemetry. License activation needs an internet connection, and diagnostics telemetry is sent unless the user switches it off. That behavior may matter for locked-down offices that block outbound connections or review telemetry.
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Shottr: common questions
Is Shottr really free?
Yes. The download and use are free, and the app asks users to consider buying after a while. The Basic Tier at a one-time $12 unlocks the full app and is required for commercial use, so a company should not rely on the free version.
Does Shottr use AI?
The pages describe text recognition and QR reading but do not use the term AI. The feature copies selected text to the clipboard. The vendor publishes no accuracy numbers or language list, so test it with your fonts and languages.
How many computers does a Shottr license cover?
Basic Tier covers one user on up to five computers. Friends Club costs $30 one time and adds experimental features and better support, and the page says it cannot be discounted or upgraded from Basic. Check the purchase page for the current wording before you buy.
Are Shottr uploads private?
No. The privacy page says uploaded images are public to anyone with the exact link, and they are removed from the storage cloud when deleted. Web upload needs the activated version and a security token. Keep sensitive screens local or share them another way.
Does Shottr run on Windows?
The download is for macOS 10.15 and up, and the pages we read name no Windows or Linux version. Windows users should look at tools such as Greenshot or ShareX, which are free and described for that platform. For team-wide cross-platform needs, a service such as Gyazo or Droplr covers more systems.