FloatSnap vs Shottr
Both are small, fast Mac screenshot apps, and both can float a capture on top of your other windows. They're built around different jobs, though. Here's how to pick.
Updated October 6, 2026 · Competitor details from public product pages; check shottr.cc for current pricing
Short answer: Shottr is a general-purpose screenshot tool — scrolling capture, pixel rulers, color picker — with pinning as one feature. FloatSnap is built around pinning: every capture floats above your work by default, OCR and annotation live on the right-click menu, and one click dismisses it. If floating references are what you need most, FloatSnap gets there in fewer steps.
At a glance
| FloatSnap | Shottr | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5 once, 14-day free trial | Free with upgrade prompts; one-time license available |
| Devices per license | Up to 5 Macs | See vendor |
| Floating screenshots | Every capture floats by default | Yes, via Pin action after capture |
| Dismiss | One click on the floater | Close the pinned window |
| OCR | Yes, on-device (Apple Vision) | Yes |
| Annotation | Pencil, shapes, arrows, highlight | Yes, broader set |
| Scrolling capture | No | Yes |
| Pixel measurement / color picker | No | Yes |
| Screenshot files saved by default | No — nothing stored unless you Save | Configurable |
| Cloud / account | None | Optional upload features |
Where Shottr wins
Shottr is a great general screenshot tool, especially for designers and front-end developers. Scrolling capture, on-screen pixel measurements, a color picker, and a quick annotation editor make it a strong replacement for the macOS screenshot tool. If you mostly take screenshots to send or measure things, it's a great choice.
Where FloatSnap wins
- Built for reference, not just capture. FloatSnap assumes you want to keep looking at what you captured. ⌘⇧9, drag, and it's floating — no editor window first, no extra pin step.
- Click to dismiss. One click and it's gone. Stack several floaters while you work, clear them as you finish.
- OCR on the floater. Right-click → Scan Text, box one field, paste. The screenshot stays put so you can grab the next field. Great for invoice and receipt data entry.
- Stores nothing. No screenshot files, no history, no cloud. Captures exist only on screen until you dismiss, copy, or save them.
- Simple, predictable price. $5 once, five Macs, all updates.
Who should pick which
Choose Shottr if you…
- Need scrolling screenshots
- Measure pixels or pick colors on screen
- Want a free all-round replacement for the macOS screenshot tool
Choose FloatSnap if you…
- Keep screenshots open as references while you work
- Do data entry, form filling, or spreadsheet work
- Work on a laptop without a second monitor
- Want captures that leave no files behind
They also coexist fine — FloatSnap's ⌘⇧9 shortcut doesn't clash with Shottr's defaults.
Frequently asked questions
Is FloatSnap a Shottr alternative?
Yes, if your main use is pinning screenshots on top of other windows. For scrolling capture or pixel measurement, stick with Shottr.
Is Shottr free?
Shottr can be used for free with periodic upgrade prompts; a one-time license removes them. FloatSnap is $5 once after a 14-day free trial.
Which is better for data entry?
FloatSnap — it's designed around floating a document above your spreadsheet or accounting software, OCR-ing fields, and dismissing with a click.
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