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Hammerspoon
hammerspoon.orgAlso covers macos
Hammerspoon automates macOS using Lua scripts, with its project page describing desktop automation features.
Alternatives
The Best Bunch Alternatives in 2026
3 alternatives1 free · 0 open source
Looking for something like Bunch? Here are 3 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan.
Bunch automates macOS tasks using plain-text files to launch applications, run scripts, and perform system actions.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionHammerspoonHammerspoon automates macOS using Lua scripts, with its…Free or freemium optionrEFindThe rEFInd Boot Manager selects and launches operating…Another optionPhoenixPhoenix manages macOS windows and apps through JavaScript…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hammerspoon | — | Not stated | macOS, Web, Windows |
| 2 | Phoenix | — | Not stated | macOS |
| 3 | rEFind | Free | Not stated | macOS, Web |
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Phoenix
kasper.github.io/phoenixAlso covers macos · same kind of app
Phoenix manages macOS windows and apps through JavaScript scripts, keyboard shortcuts, and system-event bindings.
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Also covers macos
The rEFInd Boot Manager selects and launches operating systems, with project documentation and downloads on its site.
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Alternatives to similar tools
What is the best alternative to Bunch?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Bunch are Hammerspoon, Phoenix, and rEFind.
Is there a free alternative to Bunch?
Yes. rEFind is free or offer a free plan.
Alternatives are suggested from the purpose and features described in our listings. Different pages for the same product appear once. Read each description to check whether it fits your task. How we choose alternatives · Suggest an alternative