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Gpick vs Pastel: catalog facts
Gpick	Pastel
Free Free and open source.	Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.
Windows, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Samples colors from anywhere on the desktop Builds and edits palettes for design applications	Multiple color formats and composable commands
No macOS build mentioned GTK interface may feel out of place on Windows	A terminal workflow rather than a graphical design editor.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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