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FeatherShot vs Grabbit
Both stand on screenshot annotation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+1
FeatherShot provides capture, annotation and save-or-copy tools for desktop and browser workflows. Check the listed operating-system requirements and permissions, particularly for macOS and the extension.
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Grabbit provides screenshot capture, annotation, and on-device OCR in a free macOS app. Its offline and local-storage approach may suit privacy-conscious users, but distribution is limited to a pre-built ZIP that is not notarized.
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| FeatherShot | Grabbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Linux, Mac, Windows | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | getgrabbit.app |
| On screenshot annotation software | #39 of 76 | #43 of 76 |
FeatherShot: what it does well
- Includes numbered steps and multiple callout styles
- Magnifier zoom ranges from 1.5× to 5×
- Saves timestamped PNGs and copies them to clipboard
- Free and open source under the MIT License
What to know first
- macOS requires Screen Recording permission
- macOS may request Accessibility permission
- Extension requests Active Tab and Downloads permissions
Grabbit: what it does well
- No network requests during use, according to the maker
- On-device OCR through macOS Vision
- Exports PNG, JPEG, and TIFF
- Open source under the MIT License
- All features included in the Free plan
What to know first
- Requires macOS 13 Ventura or later
- Requires Screen Recording permission
- Not notarized
- Not available through the Mac App Store
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