Shottr
Website screenshot software
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What is Shottr
Shottr is a macOS screenshot utility used to capture, annotate, and share screenshots, including scrolling captures for long pages. It targets individuals and teams who need quick image capture for documentation, bug reporting, design feedback, and support workflows. The product emphasizes lightweight operation and built-in tools such as pixel-level measurement, text recognition, and redaction. It is primarily a desktop app rather than a hosted website-to-image API service.
Fast desktop capture workflow
Shottr runs locally on macOS and supports hotkeys for rapid region, window, and scrolling captures. Local processing reduces reliance on network connectivity compared with hosted screenshot services. This fits day-to-day documentation and support use cases where speed matters. It also avoids the setup overhead typical of API-based screenshot tools.
Built-in annotation and redaction
The app includes common markup tools (arrows, shapes, text) and redaction/blur for sensitive information. These features support sharing screenshots in tickets, chats, and internal docs without requiring a separate editor. For teams, this can standardize how issues and UI feedback are communicated. The workflow is oriented around quick edits immediately after capture.
Measurement and OCR utilities
Shottr includes utilities such as pixel measurement and text recognition (OCR) to extract content from screenshots. These tools help designers, QA, and developers verify spacing, alignment, and copy without switching applications. The capabilities are useful for UI review and bug reproduction notes. This differentiates it from simpler capture-only tools.
macOS-only deployment
Shottr is designed for macOS, which limits adoption in mixed OS environments. Organizations with Windows or Linux endpoints need alternative tools or parallel processes. This can complicate standardization for cross-functional teams. It also reduces suitability for centrally managed enterprise rollouts across heterogeneous fleets.
Not a website-to-image API
Shottr focuses on interactive desktop capture rather than automated rendering of URLs via an API. Use cases like scheduled monitoring, regression snapshots at scale, or server-side generation typically require a different class of product. Teams needing headless browser rendering, authentication scripting, or batch capture pipelines may find it insufficient. Integration options are therefore narrower than API-first offerings.
Limited enterprise governance features
As a desktop utility, Shottr typically offers fewer centralized controls than enterprise platforms (for example, admin policies, audit logs, or organization-wide retention rules). Sharing and storage depend on user workflows and any connected services rather than a unified admin console. This can be a constraint for regulated environments. Larger teams may need additional tooling to manage access and compliance.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 (free download) | Download and use Shottr for free; after 30 days the app will start prompting to consider upgrading; free use is available but commercial use requires a paid license. |
| Basic Tier | $12 one-time purchase | Single, one-time license (not a subscription); required for commercial use; covers one user on up to 5 computers; supports lifetime use; includes priority technical support only if licensed; 14-day refund policy. |
| Friends Club | $30 one-time purchase | One-time payment; access to experimental features, "bragging rights", and better/priority support; non-upgradeable from Basic; license covers one user up to 5 computers. |
