Tech riderRev. 8 Oct 2026
- 1Runs onMac
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Redaction toolsYes
- 4Measurement toolsNo
- 5Team collaborationNo
- 6Browser extensionNo
- 7Export formatsPNG, JPEG, TIFF
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Overview
Grabbit is ranked #33 of 76 in screenshot annotation software on Specifiction. It runs on macOS. There is a free plan.
Grabbit plans and pricing
All plansFree Free $0.00 forever; genuinely free All features included · No subscription · Open source · No credit card required getgrabbit.app · 24 Sept 2026
Grabbit Free Free forever No free-tier limits stated · no account required getgrabbit.app · 8 Oct 2026
Compared on screenshot annotation software
- Free plan
- Yesgetgrabbit.app
- Redaction tools
- Yesgetgrabbit.app
- Measurement tools
- Nogetgrabbit.app
- Team collaboration
- Nogetgrabbit.app
- Browser extension
- Nogetgrabbit.app
- Export formats
- PNG, JPEG, TIFFgetgrabbit.app
Facts
- Purpose
- Grabbit is an open-source macOS screenshot capture and annotation tool.getgrabbit.app · 8 Oct 2026
- Capture
- Global hotkeys capture a selected screen region, with a quick-capture shortcut that sends it directly to the clipboard.getgrabbit.app · 8 Oct 2026
- Annotations
- The editor includes arrows, text, shapes, blur and pixelation, highlights, borders, drop shadows, crop, and numbered step callouts.getgrabbit.app · 8 Oct 2026
- OCR
- Grabbit extracts selectable text from a screenshot region using macOS Vision on-device, without cloud processing.getgrabbit.app · 8 Oct 2026
- Export
- Screenshots can be copied to the clipboard or saved as PNG, JPEG, or TIFF.getgrabbit.app · 8 Oct 2026
- Offline and privacy
- The maker says Grabbit makes zero network requests during use, has no accounts or telemetry, and keeps screenshots on the computer.getgrabbit.app · 8 Oct 2026
- Minimum OS
- Grabbit requires macOS 13 Ventura or later and requests Screen Recording permission for capture.getgrabbit.app · 8 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- Grabbit is distributed as a pre-built binary ZIP and is not notarized or available through the Mac App Store.getgrabbit.app · 8 Oct 2026
- Source and license
- The maker describes Grabbit as open source, publishes its source on GitHub, and lists an MIT License.getgrabbit.app · 8 Oct 2026
- Build
- The maker says the app uses Swift and AppKit, has no external dependencies, and can be built with `bash build.sh`.getgrabbit.app · 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker describes clipboard copy and local image export, and says the app has no cloud sync.getgrabbit.app · 8 Oct 2026
- Customization
- Capture and quick-capture keyboard shortcuts can be configured independently in Settings.getgrabbit.app · 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users to open a GitHub issue to suggest features and offers an optional Buy Me a Coffee link.getgrabbit.app · 8 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes Grabbit as a focused tool for people who want to capture and annotate screenshots without Snagit-style subscriptions or extra features.getgrabbit.app · 8 Oct 2026
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Sources
- getgrabbit.app· checked 8 Oct 2026