ButterKit Alternative (2026)
If you need a browser tool, Google Play support or watermark-free free exports, AppShotEditor is the ButterKit alternative to try; if you work on a Mac running macOS 26 and want capture-to-upload in one app, ButterKit is still the better fit. ButterKit is a native macOS app that captures, designs, translates and publishes App Store screenshots, with 3D device mockups and a built-in MCP server.
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AppShotEditor vs ButterKit at a glance
| Feature | AppShotEditor | ButterKit |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Web (any modern browser) | Mac app (macOS 26+) |
| Paid plans | Starter $29/yr, Pro $59/yr, Studio $129/yr | One-time purchase or subscription (prices on its pricing page) |
| Free plan | Editor, phone frames and single-screen export; no signup | Free version |
| Watermark on free exports | None | Yes (“Made with ButterKit”) on the free version |
| Device frames | 25 frames (iPhone, Pixel free; iPad Starter; Mac Pro) | Editable 3D device mockups |
| Localization | No built-in translation; duplicate a project per language | On-device (18 languages, free); cloud (50 App Store languages, your own API key) |
| Upload to App Store Connect / Play | No (export files, then upload) | Uploads screenshots and metadata to App Store Connect |
| AI / coding-agent workflow | Open Agent Skill for Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and opencode | Built-in MCP server for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex |
| Re-edit a finished set | Yes: projects keep every layer after export | Not stated on their site |
Where ButterKit is strong
- Capture straight from the Xcode Simulator and upload to App Store Connect.
- Free on-device translation for 18 languages.
Choose ButterKit if: You work on a Mac running macOS 26 and want capture-to-upload in one app.
Where AppShotEditor is different
- AppShotEditor runs in the browser on any OS.
- No watermark on free exports.
Choose AppShotEditor if: You need a browser tool, Google Play support or watermark-free free exports.
Switching from ButterKit
- Export your raw app screenshots (not the finished, framed images) from your Simulator or device.
- Open the editor, pick a device frame, and drop the screenshots in.
- Re-type your headlines, or let the Agent Skill draft them from your code.
- Export at the exact size: see App Store sizes and Google Play sizes.
Frequently asked questions
Is ButterKit free?
As of October 2026, ButterKit’s site lists: Free version. Paid: One-time purchase or subscription (prices on its pricing page).
Does ButterKit add a watermark?
Yes (“Made with ButterKit”) on the free version (checked October 2026). AppShotEditor adds no watermark on any plan.
What is the best free alternative to ButterKit?
AppShotEditor: editor, phone frames and single-screen export; no signup, no watermark, and 25 frames (iPhone, Pixel free; iPad Starter; Mac Pro). You work on a Mac running macOS 26 and want capture-to-upload in one app? Then ButterKit may still suit you better.