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The Best Nuage Alternatives in 2026

24 alternatives1 free · 22 open source

Looking for something like Nuage? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 22 are open source.

About Nuagegithub.com/lbrndnr/nuage-macos
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Nuage provides a native SoundCloud client for macOS built with SwiftUI.

PricingNot confirmed
PlatformsmacOS

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#AlternativePricingOpen sourcePlatforms
1Swiftcord —Not statediOS, macOS
2Kaset —YesmacOS
3Osaurus —YesmacOS
4Ghostty —YesmacOS
5Material-Colors-native —Not statedmacOS
6Lilu —YesmacOS
7Yabai —YesmacOS, Windows
8VirtualBuddy FreeYesmacOS
9NearDrop —YesAndroid, macOS
10Yattee —YesiOS, macOS
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1

Swiftcord

github.com/SwiftcordApp/Swiftcord
Also covers macos · same kind of open-source project

Try Swiftcord, a native macOS client for Discord built with Swift and SwiftUI; its site currently offers an early access waitlist.

2

Kaset

github.com/sozercan/kasetOpen source
Also covers api, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project

Kaset provides a native macOS desktop client for browsing YouTube and YouTube Music.

3

Osaurus

github.com/osaurus-ai/osaurusOpen source
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of open-source project

Osaurus provides a native macOS environment for AI agents with different models and persistent memory, according to its repository.

4

Ghostty

github.com/ghostty-org/ghosttyOpen source
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of open-source project

Ghostty offers a terminal emulator with a native interface and GPU acceleration, according to its repository description.

6

Lilu

github.com/acidanthera/LiluOpen source
Also covers api, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project

Lilu provides a macOS kernel extension for patching other extensions, libraries, and processes.

7

Yabai

github.com/koekeishiya/yabaiOpen source
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of open-source project

yabai tiles and manages windows on macOS using binary space partitioning.

9

NearDrop

github.com/grishka/NearDropOpen source
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of open-source project

NearDrop provides a partial macOS implementation of Google's Nearby Share and Quick Share.

10

Yattee

github.com/yattee/yatteeOpen source
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of open-source project

Yattee plays video on iOS, tvOS, and macOS, with its project describing a privacy-oriented design.

11

Amethyst

github.com/ianyh/AmethystOpen source
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of open-source project

Amethyst automatically tiles windows on macOS, following a layout approach similar to xmonad.

13

Openmtp

github.com/ganeshrvel/openmtpOpen source
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of open-source project

OpenMTP transfers files between Android devices and a Mac using a dedicated macOS file transfer application.

14

FineTune

github.com/ronitsingh10/FineTuneOpen source
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of open-source project

FineTune controls per-app volume on macOS and supports audio routing, multiple output devices, and a 10-band equalizer.

16

ClipPocket

github.com/dhahd/ClipPocketOpen source
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of open-source project

ClipPocket keeps a copy history on macOS and detects clipboard content types, according to its project description.

18

Hot

github.com/macmade/hotOpen source
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of open-source project

Hot displays the CPU speed limit caused by thermal issues in the macOS menu bar.

20

gibMacOS

github.com/corpnewt/gibMacOSOpen source
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of open-source project

gibMacOS downloads macOS components directly from Apple and can build Internet Recovery USB installers from Windows.

22

USBMap

github.com/corpnewt/USBMapOpen source
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of open-source project

USBMap maps USB ports on macOS and creates a custom injector kext, addressing port limits described by the project.

23

Mist

github.com/ninxsoft/MistOpen source
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of open-source project

Mist downloads macOS firmware and installer files through a Mac utility.

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What is the best alternative to Nuage?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Nuage are Swiftcord, Kaset, and Osaurus.
Is there a free alternative to Nuage?
Yes. VirtualBuddy is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Nuage?
Yes: Kaset, Osaurus, Ghostty, and Lilu.

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