An open-source Shottr alternative.
Like Shottr’s speed but want an open-source app, a searchable history, or AI tools? Snapok keeps the keyboard-first flow and builds on it.
Download for MacFree · Open source · macOS 14+
Why people switch from Shottr
Open source
Audit it, build it, contribute. AGPL-3.0.
Precise selections
Snap to UI components, scroll to change levels, nudge with arrow keys.
Searchable history
Find any old capture by the text inside it.
AI when you want it
Translate and ask with your own model and key.
Snapok vs Shottr at a glance
| Feature | Snapok | Shottr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free, nags to buy |
| Open source | AGPL-3.0 | No |
| Snaps to buttons, panels & menu bar items | Yes | Windows only |
| Scrolling capture | Yes | Yes |
| Annotation (arrows, text, blur) | Yes | Yes |
| Backgrounds, padding, shadow | Yes | Yes |
| Text recognition (OCR) | On-device | Yes |
| Library searchable by text in images | Yes | Auto-save folder |
| Automatic sensitive-info masking | On-device | Manual pixelate |
| Translate screenshot, keep layout | Yes | No |
| Ask AI about a screenshot (your key) | Yes | No |
| Screen recording | No | No |
| Cloud upload & share links | Local only | S3 upload |
Competitor details checked on 2026-10-04 from each vendor’s site. Spotted something out of date? Open an issue.
Read the full Snapok vs Shottr comparisonRelated features
Scrolling screenshotCapture a long web page, chat, or document as one image.Window & UI element captureHover to snap the selection to a window, panel, button, or the menu bar.Backgrounds & framesAdd a background, padding, rounded corners, and a soft shadow.Text recognition (OCR)Copy text out of any screenshot, and search your library by it.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shottr free?
Shottr can be used for free and periodically asks you to buy a license. Snapok is free and open source with no reminders.
Does Snapok have a color picker like Shottr?
Yes. During a capture, ⌘⌥C copies the HEX value under your cursor and ⌘⇧C copies RGB.
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Try Snapok free on your Mac.
Free and open source. macOS 14 or later, Apple Silicon and Intel.