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Sip vs Eyedropper: catalog facts
Sip	Eyedropper
Paid Paid app with a free trial that needs no credit card.	Free Free and open source.
macOS	Linux
Fast on-screen picking with keyboard shortcuts Palette organization with descriptions	Picks colors from anywhere on the screen Converts between many color formats
macOS only Paid after the trial	Linux only Best suited to GNOME desktops
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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