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BuyBye vs Sowiks

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BuyBye compared with Sowiks
DetailBuyBye logo BuyByeSowiks logo Sowiks
What it doesA free shared shopping list app that works offline Mac screenshot and screen recording app with annotation tools and shareable links
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Pricing modelFreemium Not given
PricingFree: $0 with up to 5 shopping lists, 5-recipe box, current week meal planning, up to 2 collaborators per list. Pro Individual: $1.99/month or $9.99/year with unlimited lists, recipes, collaborators, multi-week meal planning, item photos, and recurring templates. Pro Family: $14.99/year for up to 6 Free: window capture, full annotation editor, pin to screen, recent captures, saving to disk. Solo: $19.99 one-time purchase; includes all capture modes, 1 GB cloud storage, permanent share links, screen recording, 12 months of updates.
Key features
  • Shared shopping lists with real-time sync across devices
  • Auto-categorize items into Produce, Dairy, Frozen and other categories
  • Voice input in seven languages
  • Import recipes with ingredients auto-added to shopping list
  • Meal planner with weekly and multi-week planning
  • Works completely offline with local device storage
  • No account required to start using the app
  • No ads on any pricing tier
  • Multilingual interface and auto-categorization
  • Item photos and custom category ordering in Pro
  • Multiple capture modes: area, window, full screen, scrolling, fixed size, self-timer, collection, OCR text, screen recording
  • Custom keyboard shortcuts for capture and recording
What makes it different
  • Works offline-first with automatic syncing when network returns
  • No account or sign-up required to start shopping
  • Completely free with no ads across all tiers
  • Real-time list sharing that syncs even when offline
  • Automatically organizes items by category while you type or speak
  • Screenshots turn into shareable links in one click instead of files
  • Built-in editor with 13 annotation tools—no need to switch to another app
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check14 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)158
Citation Flow (Majestic)1724
Referring domains (Majestic)3931

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