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Free alternatives to Shots.so / Xnapper

Shots.so / Xnapper costs $5/mo on the Xnapper Team plan, or $60 a year. Here are 3 free and open-source options, what each one does, and what you give up compared with paying.

Prices checked Aug 12, 2026Can AI replace it? Bot

01At a glance

AlternativeTypeWhere it runsWorks on
BrandBird Screenshot BeautifierFreeHosted for youWeb
macshotOpen sourceOn your deviceMac
ScreenCharmFreeOn your deviceWeb

02Each alternative, in detail

BrandBird Screenshot BeautifierFree

Gradients, padding and rounded corners for free; batch work is where the bill starts.

Versus paying: It 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.

Setup: Open the hosted browser tool; no signup or download

brandbird.app →
macshotOpen source

Gradients, padding, rounded corners and shadows in a native Mac app that also takes the screenshot.

Versus paying: It is macOS-only and has fewer reusable templates, batch operations and AI/redaction conveniences than the more mature paid screenshot tools.

Setup: Homebrew cask or signed macOS DMG dragged to Applications

Watch for: macOS must grant Screen Recording permission on first capture

2,800 GitHub stars (checked Aug 6, 2026)

macshot.io →
ScreenCharmFree

The Shots.so recipe, free forever and done entirely in your browser.

Versus paying: It beautifies an existing image but cannot capture, annotate or batch-process screenshots like a native Xnapper-style app.

Setup: Open the hosted page in a modern browser; no signup

screencharm.com →

03What you give up by leaving Shots.so / Xnapper

  • their template/mockup library
  • device frames kept up to date
  • batch processing

04Questions

Is there a free alternative to Shots.so / Xnapper?

Yes. This page compares 3: BrandBird Screenshot Beautifier, macshot and ScreenCharm. One of them is open source, so you can run it yourself.

How much does Shots.so / Xnapper cost?

$5/mo on the Xnapper Team plan (annual billing, per user per month), which is $60 a year. Prices checked Aug 12, 2026.

What do you give up with a free alternative to Shots.so / Xnapper?

Most often: their template/mockup library, device frames kept up to date and batch processing. Each alternative on this page lists its own gap under “Versus paying.”

Can AI build me my own version of Shots.so / Xnapper?

Bot. Gradient background, padding, rounded corners, export. Pure client-side canvas work; there is no server to even build.

Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you decide.