EasyShoot as a Shottr alternative
Shottr is a small, fast Mac screenshot tool with OCR and many markup options. EasyShoot is a free, native app with no account, no uploads and full Arabic support. Here is how they compare.
| Feature | EasyShoot | Shottr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free to use; $12 or $30 one-time licences; licence required for commercial use |
| macOS | 14 or later | 10.15 or later |
| Area, window and fullscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Scrolling capture | No | Yes |
| Arrows, boxes, text, numbered steps | Yes | Yes |
| Hide private details | Pixelate or blur | Pixelate, blur and remove |
| Background tool | Yes | Yes |
| Text recognition (OCR) | No | Yes, plus QR codes |
| Upload | No, nothing is uploaded | Optional upload to S3-compatible storage |
| Interface languages | English, Arabic, French, Spanish, German | Not listed |
Competitor details come from each product's official pages, read on 1 November 2026. Prices and features change; check their sites before you buy.
Choose EasyShoot if
- You use the Mac in Arabic, French, Spanish or German, or write right to left on screenshots.
- You want it free for work too, with nothing to license.
- You prefer an app that never goes online with your screenshots.
Choose Shottr if
- You need OCR or QR code reading.
- You're on a Mac older than macOS 14.
- You upload captures to your own S3 storage.
Questions
Is EasyShoot free for commercial use?
Yes. EasyShoot is free, with no licence to buy for work.
Do both apps have scrolling capture?
No. Shottr can capture long pages and chats as one image; EasyShoot captures an area, a window or the full screen.
Which one supports Arabic?
EasyShoot writes Arabic and Hebrew right to left with correct shaping and is available in Arabic. Shottr's pages don't mention Arabic.