An Xnapper alternative for Mac: both hide sensitive info, prices differ
Read on 6 Oct 2026
Summary
Xnapper makes screenshots look good fast, and it also redacts sensitive information automatically. So does Croptrove, so this is not a "only we have it" story. The difference is the price model: Xnapper is free to use but adds a watermark until you pay; Croptrove's free version has no watermark and includes the privacy shield. If you want automatic backgrounds and social media sizes, Xnapper is built for that. If you want a plain editor with a free privacy shield, try Croptrove.
Comparison
| Xnapper | Croptrove | Read on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto-hide sensitive data | "Emails, credit cards, IP addresses, API keys... Hide them with a single click." | Finds card numbers, IBANs, API keys; covers them with a solid fill; free | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Free version | "Free to use. Pay one-time to remove watermark." | No watermark in the free version | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Price | Basic "$29.99", "1 macOS device"; "$54.99" for 2; "$79.99" for 3 | $19.99 (1 Mac) or $29.99 (5 Macs) | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Updates | "1 year of updates"; renewal at 40% discount | 12 months included; renewal optional at $9.99 | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Backgrounds | "Custom background gradient/image" | Backgrounds and beautify are Pro | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Text from images | "Select and copy text easily", on-device | Search text in your images is Pro | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Screen recording | Not listed on xnapper.com | MP4 with no time limit in Free | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Requires | "macOS 10.15+ Required" | macOS 14 or later | 6 Oct 2026 |
Where Xnapper is better
- Built for good-looking screenshots. Automatic balance, automatic background colour, social media sizes and ratios.
- Backgrounds are a core feature, where in Croptrove they are Pro.
- Runs on older Macs (macOS 10.15+ against our 14+).
- An iOS app exists (sold separately).
- A team plan at "$5 /device/month".
Where Croptrove may fit better
- You want the privacy shield and no watermark without paying first.
- You want unlimited MP4 screen recording in the free version.
- You want a lower price for one Mac ($19.99 against $29.99), or five Macs for $29.99 against $79.99 for three.
- You want everything to stay on your Mac with no account. Note: Xnapper also says text recognition is on-device.
The privacy shield is not perfect; review the result before you share.
How to switch from Xnapper
- Install Croptrove and allow Screen & System Audio Recording.
- Unlink your Xnapper licence from the device only if you plan to move the licence to another Mac (Xnapper → Preferences → License → Unlink Device).
- Set capture shortcuts. Croptrove defaults to ⌘⇧4 for an area.
- Test a screenshot with an email address or card number in it.
- Xnapper keeps working after the update year ends, so you can keep both while you compare.
FAQ
Does Croptrove hide sensitive info like Xnapper? Yes, it suggests hiding card numbers, IBANs and API keys. Xnapper redacts emails, credit cards, IP addresses and API keys. Neither is perfect; review before sharing.
Is Croptrove free to use without a watermark? Yes. The free version has no watermark.
Does Croptrove add pretty backgrounds? Backgrounds and beautify are Pro features.
Is Xnapper free? You can use it free; Xnapper says to pay one-time to remove the watermark.
Try Croptrove
Download Croptrove (DMG, macOS 14+). If backgrounds and social sizes matter most, Xnapper is built for that.
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