Can I open-source Shots.so?
YES · mature open-source replacementYes. Flameshot (27k stars), macshot (3k stars) are mature open-source replacements for Shots.so / Xnapper — self-host in one command and stop paying $5/mo.
xtheir template/mockup library
xdevice frames kept up to date
xbatch processing
These projects already replace it, free.
MmacshotGradients, padding, rounded corners and shadows in a native Mac app that also takes the screenshot.open source↗FFlameshotPowerful cross-platform screenshot tool with annotations and pin-to-screen.open source↗What each one is, in full: Flameshot
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Shots.so pricing
| plan | monthly | annual (per mo) | what you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| shots.so web app | $0 | $0 | Free web editor; no numeric export or project cap is publicly stated. |
| xnapper free | $0/user | $0/user | 1 Mac; watermark remains; no numeric screenshot cap is publicly stated. |
| xnapper basic | custom | — | 1 Mac; 1 year of updates. |
| xnapper personal | custom | — | 2 Macs; 1 year of updates. |
| xnapper standard | custom | — | 3 Macs; 1 year of updates. |
| xnapper team | — | $5/user | Priced per device; annual commitment; volume pricing above 100 devices is custom. |
free tierShots.so: no numeric usage cap published. Xnapper Free: 1 Mac, watermark, and no numeric screenshot cap published.
billingShots.so is free. Xnapper desktop personal licenses are one-time perpetual purchases with 1 year of updates; Xnapper Team is annual per device.
hidden costsXnapper keeps working after the included update year, but optional update renewal costs 60% of the original license price; the iOS app is a separate purchase; taxes can be added; teams above 100 devices require a quote.
verified 2026-08-12 · source ↗
Can I open-source Shots.so / Xnapper?
Yes. macshot replaces Shots.so / Xnapper today — self-host it on your own server or machine with no subscription. The full list of open-source alternatives is on this page.
How much does Shots.so / Xnapper cost?
Shots.so / Xnapper costs about $5/month (Xnapper Team, checked 2026-08-12), which is $60 per year. That's what you save by replacing it with open source.
What do I lose by replacing Shots.so / Xnapper?
Honestly: their template/mockup library; device frames kept up to date; batch processing. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.
Is there an open-source alternative to Shots.so / Xnapper?
Yes: macshot (Gradients, padding, rounded corners and shadows in a native Mac app that also takes the screenshot.) Flameshot (Powerful cross-platform screenshot tool with annotations and pin-to-screen.)