# Sip for Mac

> Collect, organize and share colors.

Sip picks colors from anywhere on screen, keeps palettes in your menu bar and exports to every format a designer or developer could want.

## Facts

- Price: Subscription
- Developer: Sip
- Category: Design & Photo
- Website: https://sipapp.io/
- Homebrew cask: sip-app
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/sip/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask sip-app
```

## Questions

### Is Sip free?

No. Sip is sold as a subscription.

### Where can I download Sip for Mac?

Download Sip from the developer's website (sipapp.io). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Sip from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask sip-app`.

### What are good alternatives to Sip?

Other design & photo apps for Mac worth a look are Pika (open source), Pixelmator Pro (one-time purchase), Affinity (free) and Sketch (subscription).

## Alternatives in Design & Photo

- [Pika](https://macworthy.com/apps/pika/): A colour picker with contrast built in. (Open source)
- [Pixelmator Pro](https://macworthy.com/apps/pixelmator-pro/): A pro image editor, built entirely for the Mac. (One-time purchase)
- [Affinity](https://macworthy.com/apps/affinity/): Pro vector, pixel and layout tools in one app. (Free)
- [Sketch](https://macworthy.com/apps/sketch/): The native interface design tool. (Subscription)
- [Acorn](https://macworthy.com/apps/acorn/): The image editor for humans. (One-time purchase)
- [Photomator](https://macworthy.com/apps/photomator/): Powerful photo editing for your Photos library. (Subscription)
- [Darkroom](https://macworthy.com/apps/darkroom/): A fast, flexible photo and video editor. (Free + Pro)
- [Linearity Curve](https://macworthy.com/apps/linearity-curve/): Vector design that feels effortless. (Free + Pro)

## Collections

- [Menu bar masters](https://macworthy.com/collections/menu-bar-masters/)

Tags: color, menu bar