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Gradia vs Snippy Snip
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 Linux
Gradia brings screenshot annotation, image styling and sharing tools together in a free Linux app. Check package permissions if you depend on commands or functions in Flatpak or Snap.
Visit Gradia Free plan Mac
Snippy Snip covers screen capture, image annotation, and video or GIF recording in a Mac app. Check the macOS requirement and the one-time Pro billing description before choosing a plan.
Visit Snippy SnipThe facts
| Gradia | Snippy Snip | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro: $19, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | apps.gnome.org | snippysnip.com |
| On screenshot annotation software | #53 of 76 | #49 of 76 |
Gradia: what it does well
- Includes ten annotation modes, including text, arrows and censoring.
- Adds optional image or gradient backgrounds.
- Converts code snippets into high-resolution images.
- Supports predefined and custom upload providers.
- Free and open-source under GPLv3.
What to know first
- Available on Linux only.
- Some Flatpak or Snap functions may need permission changes.
- Some commands or functions may not be available by default in packaged versions.
Snippy Snip: what it does well
- Captures regions, windows, and full screens.
- Includes a full annotation editor in the Free plan.
- Screen recordings can include a camera overlay.
- Exports images as PNG or JPEG at full Retina quality.
- No account requirement, telemetry, or analytics, according to the maker.
What to know first
- Requires macOS 13 Ventura or later.
- Available only for Mac.
- Free plan does not list Pro export-size presets.
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