Squint · House #27,086

What it is

Calls itself “desktop app”.

• Calls itself: desktop app

“A desktop app that explains whatever you're looking at.”

Where it puts itself

Its one line of difference: “Most AI tools make you screenshot, switch to a chat tab, upload, and switch back. Squint cuts that to one step”

“Most AI tools make you screenshot, switch to a chat tab, upload, and switch back. Squint cuts that to one step”

“Is this a chat app? No, and it is built not to become one.”

What it costs

Monthly subscription and yearly plan. A free tier, free forever. Prices quoted: $10 /month.

• Monthly: yes
• Yearly: yes
• Free plan: free forever
• Price: $10 /month

“$10 /month”

“Monthly Yearly Save 17%”

How it runs

A desktop app for Linux, Windows and macOS. Hosted in the cloud. Distributed through the Microsoft Store. No API. AI is the core of the product.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: Linux · Windows · macOS
• Runs where: cloud / hosted
• Distributed via: Microsoft Store
• API: no
• AI role: core to the product

“A desktop app that explains whatever you're looking at.”

“Works on Windows 10/11 and Linux (Wayland)”

What it works with

Names Google, Linux and 4 more on its pages.

• Names: Google · Linux · OpenAI · +3

“Continue with Google or”

“Works on Windows 10/11 and Linux (Wayland), with a free tier of 3 captures a day.”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Trying it asks for an email.

• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: an email address

“Get started Download Squint and create a free account.”

“You need a free account, and an email address is all it takes.”