Alternatives · Utilities
Sip alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Sip alternative is Just Color Picker (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Sip compared with 4 alternatives: ColorSnapper, Just Color Picker, Raycast and Microsoft PowerToys.
Sip is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $29.99 per seat. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SipThis tool | Free trial · from $29.99 | Trial only | macOS |
| ColorSnapper | Free trial | 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 Sip
ColorSnapper
Mac color picker with a magnifying glass and 30+ export formats
- ColorSnapper does not cover menu bar app, which Sip does.
Suits: Mac developers who paste color values straight into code
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 Sip lacks.
- Just Color Picker also lists a Windows app.
- Just Color Picker does not cover menu bar app, which Sip does.
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 Sip lacks.
- Raycast also lists Windows and iOS apps and a browser extension.
- Raycast also covers launcher, clipboard manager, window management and text expansion.
- Raycast does not cover menu bar app, which Sip does.
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 Sip lacks.
- Microsoft PowerToys also lists a Windows app.
- Microsoft PowerToys lists no macOS app, which Sip 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 Sip
- Runs on macOS only; there is no Windows version.
- The license includes one year of updates; after that, updates need a paid extension at 70% of the original price.
- Also available through Setapp.
- Sync and sharing between devices are listed as features, but the pages do not describe plan limits for them.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Sip?
The alternatives to Sip in this directory are ColorSnapper, Just Color Picker, Raycast and Microsoft PowerToys. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Sip.
Is there a free alternative to Sip?
Yes. Just Color Picker and Microsoft PowerToys are free to use. Raycast has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Sip alternatives work on Windows?
The Sip listing does not include a Windows app. Just Color Picker, Raycast and Microsoft PowerToys list one.
Which Sip alternatives work on iOS?
The Sip listing does not include an iOS app. Raycast lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Sip?
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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