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Shotomatic vs Slot & Shaft

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Shotomatic compared with Slot & Shaft
DetailShotomatic logo ShotomaticSlot & Shaft logo Slot & Shaft
What it doesTurn clicks into step-by-step guides Design DIY furniture from aluminum extrusion, resize it in 3D, and get a parts list that matches the model
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: up to 5 captured steps per session, unlimited saved guides and documents, basic editing and export tools. Pro Lifetime (1 Mac): $39 one-time. Pro Lifetime (3 Macs): $109 one-time. Pro Subscription (3 Macs): $12/month or $72/year. Not given
Key features
  • Action Capture: save target state before each accepted click and create editable step-by-step guides
  • Timed screenshot capture with configurable intervals
  • Keypress automation to simulate keystrokes between shots
  • Website batch capture for multiple URLs at once
  • Export formats: PDF, PNG, JPG, WebP, ZIP, and MP4
  • Editing tools: text, shapes, lines, arrows, framing, and Action Focus
  • Multi-page document capture for books, comics, and webcomics
  • Capture entire screen, specific window, or custom area
  • Timelapse video creation from screenshot sessions
  • Offline operation: all captures stay on Mac unless shared
  • Resize designs in 3D to custom dimensions
  • Parts list generated from the same model data
  • All dimensions in metric and inches
  • Every part linked to US sellers
  • Designs checked against fit rules before listing
  • Part data sourced from manufacturer drawings
  • Designs labeled as AI draft or test-built
  • No account needed to browse and design
What makes it different
  • Click-driven guide creation: Action Capture turns completed tasks into ordered, editable step-by-step guides automatically
  • Hands-free automation: timed capture workflows let users complete tasks without manual screenshot intervention
  • Local privacy: all captures remain on the user's Mac and work entirely offline
  • One-pass workflow: capture, review, and export in one unified application
  • Flexible export: multiple formats including PDF, PNG, JPG, WebP, ZIP, and MP4 video
  • Parts automatically computed to fit together based on slot systems and hardware compatibility
  • Data sourced from manufacturer specifications rather than guesses
  • Cut lengths computed from design model, not estimated
  • Distinguishes between reference data and physically verified designs
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)23 −1 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)70
Citation Flow (Majestic)340
Referring domains (Majestic)1290

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