Framous Alternative (2026)
If you need full store screenshots, on any OS, AppShotEditor is the Framous alternative to try; if you only need frames around screenshots on a Mac, Framous is still the better fit. Framous is a Mac app for adding device frames to screenshots, sold on the Mac App Store.
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AppShotEditor vs Framous at a glance
| Feature | AppShotEditor | Framous |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Web (any modern browser) | Mac app (Mac App Store) |
| Paid plans | Starter $29/yr, Pro $59/yr, Studio $129/yr | Set in the Mac App Store (not stated on its site) |
| Free plan | Editor, phone frames and single-screen export; no signup | Not stated on their site |
| Watermark on free exports | None | Not stated on their site |
| Device frames | 25 frames (iPhone, Pixel free; iPad Starter; Mac Pro) | Apple device frames |
| Localization | No built-in translation; duplicate a project per language | Not stated on their site |
| Upload to App Store Connect / Play | No (export files, then upload) | Not stated on their site |
| AI / coding-agent workflow | Open Agent Skill for Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and opencode | Not stated |
| Re-edit a finished set | Yes: projects keep every layer after export | Not stated on their site |
Where Framous is strong
- A native Mac utility focused on framing screenshots quickly.
Choose Framous if: You only need frames around screenshots on a Mac.
Where AppShotEditor is different
- AppShotEditor adds headlines, backgrounds and store-size export, and runs in any browser.
Choose AppShotEditor if: You need full store screenshots, on any OS.
Switching from Framous
- 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 Framous free?
As of October 2026, Framous’s site lists: Not stated on their site. Paid: Set in the Mac App Store (not stated on its site).
Does Framous add a watermark?
Framous’s site did not say when we checked in October 2026. AppShotEditor adds no watermark on any plan.
What is the best free alternative to Framous?
AppShotEditor: editor, phone frames and single-screen export; no signup, no watermark, and 25 frames (iPhone, Pixel free; iPad Starter; Mac Pro). You only need frames around screenshots on a Mac? Then Framous may still suit you better.