Utilities · head to head
CleanShot X vs WizTree
CleanShot X
Utilities
Paid Mac screenshot and screen recording tool with annotation, scrolling capture and cloud sharing
- From
- $29/one-time
- Rated
- -
WizTree
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Windows disk space analyser that reads the NTFS master file table, scanning a drive in seconds
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only WizTree has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: CleanShot X there is no free tier at all, unlike Shottr, so a user has to commit 29 dollars before ever trying the full feature set beyond a trial.; WizTree it is free for personal use only, so deploying it across company machines without licences is a compliance problem rather than a saving.
- They diverge on capability: CleanShot X covers Annotation toolbar, WizTree covers Master file table scanning.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which CleanShot X and WizTree actually diverge.
| Attribute | CleanShot X | WizTree |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29/one-time | Free |
| Pricing model | One-time purchase | quote |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Mac | Windows |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Utilities).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in CleanShot X
- Annotation toolbar
- Scrolling capture
- Cloud sharing links
- Self-cleaning desktop
- Quick GIF and video recording
- All in one clipboard
Only in WizTree
- Master file table scanning
- File list view
- Treemap
- Hard link handling
- Portable version
- File deletion and export
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
CleanShot X
- A support or design team that shares annotated screenshots constantly and wants a polished result without extra editing stepsnot WizTree
- Someone who frequently captures long web pages or documents and wants a single stitched scrolling screenshotnot WizTree
- A user who wants a screenshot with no desktop clutter visible in the background without manually tidying firstnot WizTree
- A team that wants branded shareable links with custom domains rather than generic hosted image URLsnot WizTree
WizTree
- Clearing a full system drive quickly when someone is waiting and a multi-minute scan is unacceptablenot CleanShot X
- Finding large files across a whole volume without knowing which folder to look innot CleanShot X
- Repeated checks on a machine where disk space fills unpredictablynot CleanShot X
- Support work where the scan must finish while you are still on the callnot CleanShot X
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
CleanShot X
- There is no free tier at all, unlike Shottr, so a user has to commit 29 dollars before ever trying the full feature set beyond a trial.
- App updates beyond the first year require an optional 19 dollar a year fee, which some users only discover after the first year lapses.
- Cloud Pro team features are a separate ongoing subscription on top of the one-time app purchase, so the full cost for a team is higher than the headline 29 dollars suggests.
- It is Mac only, so a mixed Windows and Mac team cannot standardise on one screenshot tool across both platforms.
- Its video recording is more basic than a dedicated screen recorder such as Kap or a full editor, so heavier video work still needs separate software.
WizTree
- It is free for personal use only, so deploying it across company machines without licences is a compliance problem rather than a saving.
- The speed advantage exists only on local NTFS volumes; network shares, exFAT, FAT32 and ReFS fall back to ordinary directory scanning and lose the advantage entirely.
- Reading the master file table requires administrator rights, so it cannot be used by standard users on managed machines without an elevation policy.
- It is Windows only, with no macOS or Linux build, so a mixed estate needs a second tool anyway.
- It analyses one machine at a time with no scheduling or central reporting, so it is a diagnostic tool rather than a way to manage storage across an organisation.
Pricing, plan by plan
CleanShot X
$29/one-time- CleanShot X$29/one-time
- Permanent licence, keep the app forever
- 1GB of cloud storage included
- One year of app updates, optional 19 USD per year after
- Cloud Pro$8/month
- Per user, billed annually
- Branded sharing domains and self-destruct links
- SSO for team accounts
WizTree
Free- WizTree FreeFree
- Full scanning and treemap features
- Personal, non-commercial use only
- No feature limitations for home users
- WizTree Professional and Enterprise$undefined/year
- Licence required for any business use
- Per-user and site licensing tiers
- Commercial deployment rights
Which should you pick?
Choose CleanShot X if
- You need annotation toolbar.
- You work on Mac.
- You also want scrolling capture.
Choose WizTree if
- You need master file table scanning.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want file list view.
Questions people ask
- Is CleanShot X or WizTree better?
- Neither clearly leads. CleanShot X starts at $29/one-time and WizTree at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, CleanShot X or WizTree?
- WizTree has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/one-time for CleanShot X and Free for WizTree.
- Does CleanShot X or WizTree run on more platforms?
- CleanShot X runs on Mac. WizTree runs on Windows.
- Can I use WizTree for free?
- Yes. WizTree has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CleanShot X starts at $29/one-time.
- What is CleanShot X best used for?
- CleanShot X is most often used for a support or design team that shares annotated screenshots constantly and wants a polished result without extra editing steps, someone who frequently captures long web pages or documents and wants a single stitched scrolling screenshot, a user who wants a screenshot with no desktop clutter visible in the background without manually tidying first, a team that wants branded shareable links with custom domains rather than generic hosted image urls. Of those, a support or design team that shares annotated screenshots constantly and wants a polished result without extra editing steps and someone who frequently captures long web pages or documents and wants a single stitched scrolling screenshot are not what WizTree is typically brought in for.
- What can CleanShot X do that WizTree cannot?
- CleanShot X covers Annotation toolbar, Scrolling capture, Cloud sharing links, Self-cleaning desktop. WizTree covers Master file table scanning, File list view, Treemap, Hard link handling.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
CleanShot X: Is CleanShot X a subscription?
The app itself is a one-time purchase. Only the optional Cloud Pro team plan and post-first-year update access are subscriptions or recurring fees.
WizTree: Why is it so much faster than other analysers?
It reads the NTFS master file table, the index the filesystem already maintains, instead of walking directories. It is one read of a structure rather than thousands of folder operations.
CleanShot X: Does CleanShot X include cloud storage?
Yes, 1GB is included with the base purchase; more storage and team features require the separate Cloud Pro subscription.
WizTree: Can I use the free version at work?
No. The free build is licensed for personal use only, and business use requires a paid licence. WinDirStat and TreeSize Free are the no-cost options that allow commercial use.
CleanShot X: Is there a free version?
No. There is a trial but no permanent free tier, unlike Shottr.
WizTree: Is it fast on network drives?
No. Master file table access needs local NTFS. Over a network share it scans conventionally and is no faster than the alternatives.
WizTree: Does it need administrator rights?
Yes, for master file table access. Without elevation it either cannot scan or falls back to the slow method.
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