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ColorSnapper alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded ColorSnapper alternative is Just Color Picker (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.
ColorSnapper compared with 4 alternatives: Sip, Just Color Picker, Raycast and Microsoft PowerToys.
ColorSnapper's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 3 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ColorSnapperThis tool | Free trial | Trial only | macOS |
| Sip | Free trial · from $29.99 | Trial only | macOS |
| Just Color Picker | Free | Free | macOS, Windows |
| Raycast | Free plan · from $96/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| Microsoft PowerToys | Free | Free | Windows |
How each one differs from ColorSnapper
Sip
Mac color picker with palettes, formats and a contrast checker
- Sip starts at $29.99 per seat.
- Sip also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Designers and developers who pick colors from the screen all day
Just Color Picker
Free portable color picker and editor for Windows and macOS
- Just Color Picker is free.
- Just Color Picker has a free plan, which ColorSnapper lacks.
- Just Color Picker also lists a Windows app.
Suits: Web designers who want a free picker with many formats
Raycast
Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI
- Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually.
- Raycast has a free plan, which ColorSnapper lacks.
- Raycast also lists Windows and iOS apps and a browser extension.
- Raycast also covers launcher, clipboard manager, window management and text expansion.
Suits: Mac and Windows users who prefer the keyboard to the mouse
Microsoft PowerToys
Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11
- Microsoft PowerToys is free.
- Microsoft PowerToys has a free plan, which ColorSnapper lacks.
- Microsoft PowerToys also lists a Windows app.
- Microsoft PowerToys lists no macOS app, which ColorSnapper has.
- Microsoft PowerToys is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Windows users who want window layouts, a launcher and key remapping from one free install
Limits worth knowing in ColorSnapper
- The checkout is a Paddle overlay, so the license price could not be read from the vendor's pages; check it on the site.
- Pro is a separate in-app upgrade, described as one-time with no subscription.
- Works on macOS 14.6 and later; ColorSnapper 2 is no longer on the Mac App Store, and former buyers can claim a discount on the standalone version.
- Runs on macOS only; there is no Windows version.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ColorSnapper?
The alternatives to ColorSnapper in this directory are Sip, Just Color Picker, Raycast and Microsoft PowerToys. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ColorSnapper.
Is there a free alternative to ColorSnapper?
Yes. Just Color Picker and Microsoft PowerToys are free to use. Raycast has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which ColorSnapper alternatives work on Windows?
The ColorSnapper listing does not include a Windows app. Just Color Picker, Raycast and Microsoft PowerToys list one.
Which ColorSnapper alternatives work on iOS?
The ColorSnapper listing does not include an iOS app. Raycast lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to ColorSnapper?
Microsoft PowerToys is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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