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Also covers macos and open source · free
MiddleClick emulates a scroll-wheel click on MacBook trackpads and Magic Mouse devices.
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The Best Boring.notch Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives5 free · 22 open source
Looking for something like Boring.notch? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 5 are free or have a free plan and 22 are open source.
About Boring.notchgithub.com/TheBoredTeam/boring.notch
VisitOpen-source macOS app that adds music controls, calendar integration, a file shelf and a system HUD replacement to the MacBook notch.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionMiddleClickMiddleClick emulates a scroll-wheel click on MacBook…Another optionTheBoringNotchboring.notch turns a MacBook’s notch into a music player…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MiddleClick | Free | Yes | macOS |
| 2 | TheBoringNotch | Free | Yes | macOS, Web |
| 3 | FineTune | — | Yes | macOS |
| 4 | MacLaunch | — | Yes | macOS |
| 5 | Play Cover | — | Yes | Android, iOS, macOS |
| 6 | eul | — | Yes | macOS |
| 7 | Nigate | — | Yes | macOS |
| 8 | Stats | — | Yes | macOS |
| 9 | ShichiZip | — | Yes | macOS |
| 10 | Itsycal | Free | Not stated | macOS |
All Boring.notch alternatives
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Also covers macos · same kind of app · free
boring.notch turns a MacBook’s notch into a music player, with a browser demo and macOS download available.
3
Also covers macos and open source
FineTune controls per-app volume on macOS and supports audio routing, multiple output devices, and a 10-band equalizer.
4
Also covers macos and open source
maclaunch lists and controls startup items and their policies on macOS.
5
Also covers macos and open source
PlayCover runs iOS apps and games on Apple Silicon Macs, with mouse and keyboard controls described by the project.
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Also covers macos and open source
eul monitors macOS system status from the menu bar, with dark mode, widgets, and Bluetooth battery level listed.
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Also covers macos and open source
Nigate provides an NTFS utility for Mac, with compatibility details for Intel and Apple Silicon systems.
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Also covers macos and open source
Stats monitors macOS system activity from the menu bar, with installation instructions provided in its repository.
9
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of app
ShichiZip provides a macOS archive utility derived from 7-Zip with a file manager interface.
10
Also covers macos · same kind of app · free
Itsycal displays a calendar from the macOS menu bar and lists downloads for current and older systems.
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Also covers macos and open source · same kind of app · free
KeyCastr displays keystrokes on screen so users can share their keyboard input during demonstrations.
12
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of app
xbar places output from shell scripts and other programs in the macOS menu bar for at-a-glance access.
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1Piece
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1Piece adds Mac window and Space controls, including window lists, Hot Corner switching, and resizing or repositioning windows.
14
Also covers macos and open source
Background Music adjusts per-app volume on macOS and can pause music automatically.
15
Also covers macos and open source
Kaset provides a native macOS desktop client for browsing YouTube and YouTube Music.
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Also covers macos and open source
OpenMTP transfers files between Android devices and a Mac using a dedicated macOS file transfer application.
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Also covers macos and open source
yabai tiles and manages windows on macOS using binary space partitioning.
18
Also covers macos and open source
Nuage provides a native SoundCloud client for macOS built with SwiftUI.
19
Also covers macos and open source · free
VirtualBuddy runs macOS 12 and later in virtual machines on Apple Silicon Macs.
20
Also covers macos and open source
NearDrop provides a partial macOS implementation of Google's Nearby Share and Quick Share.
21
Also covers macos and open source
Osaurus provides a native macOS environment for AI agents with different models and persistent memory, according to its repository.
22
Also covers macos and open source
Yattee plays video on iOS, tvOS, and macOS, with its project describing a privacy-oriented design.
23
Also covers macos and open source
Amethyst automatically tiles windows on macOS, following a layout approach similar to xmonad.
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Also covers macos and open source
MacThrottle monitors thermal pressure in the macOS menu bar and alerts users to thermal throttling.
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What is the best alternative to Boring.notch?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Boring.notch are MiddleClick, TheBoringNotch, and FineTune.
Is there a free alternative to Boring.notch?
Yes. MiddleClick, TheBoringNotch, and Itsycal are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Boring.notch?
Yes: MiddleClick, TheBoringNotch, FineTune, and MacLaunch.
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