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xbar
xbarapp.comAlso covers macos
xbar places output from executable scripts and programs in the macOS menu bar.
Alternatives
The Best Xbar Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives2 free · 23 open source
Looking for something like Xbar? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 2 are free or have a free plan and 23 are open source.
xbar places output from shell scripts and other programs in the macOS menu bar for at-a-glance access.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionxbarxbar places output from executable scripts and programs in…Free or freemium optionKeyCastrKeyCastr displays keystrokes on screen so users can share…Open source optionFineTuneFineTune controls per-app volume on macOS and supports…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | xbar | — | Not stated | macOS, Web |
| 2 | FineTune | — | Yes | macOS |
| 3 | MacThrottle | — | Yes | macOS |
| 4 | Hot | — | Yes | macOS |
| 5 | eul | — | Yes | macOS |
| 6 | KeepingYouAwake | — | Yes | macOS |
| 7 | AirBattery | — | Yes | iOS, macOS |
| 8 | Stats | — | Yes | macOS |
| 9 | Boring.notch | — | Yes | macOS |
| 10 | ShichiZip | — | Yes | macOS |
All Xbar alternatives
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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.
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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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Also covers macos and open source
Hot displays the CPU speed limit caused by thermal issues in the macOS menu bar.
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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
KeepingYouAwake prevents a Mac from sleeping through a menu bar utility.
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Also covers macos and open source
AirBattery displays battery levels for connected devices in the Mac Dock, menu bar, or widgets.
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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.
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Also covers macos and open source · same kind of app
Open-source macOS app that adds music controls, calendar integration, a file shelf and a system HUD replacement to the MacBook notch.
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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.
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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.
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Also covers macos and open source
yabai tiles and manages windows on macOS using binary space partitioning.
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Also covers macos and open source
Nuage provides a native SoundCloud client for macOS built with SwiftUI.
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Also covers macos and open source · free
VirtualBuddy runs macOS 12 and later in virtual machines on Apple Silicon Macs.
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Also covers macos and open source
NearDrop provides a partial macOS implementation of Google's Nearby Share and Quick Share.
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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.
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Also covers macos and open source
Yattee plays video on iOS, tvOS, and macOS, with its project describing a privacy-oriented design.
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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
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
Browserino selects a browser on macOS and supports default-browser setup and keyboard shortcuts.
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Also covers macos and open source
ClipPocket keeps a copy history on macOS and detects clipboard content types, according to its project description.
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Also covers macos and open source
Background Music adjusts per-app volume on macOS and can pause music automatically.
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Also covers macos and open source
AeroSpace tiles windows on macOS using a window-manager approach modeled after i3.
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Also covers macos and open source
gibMacOS downloads macOS components directly from Apple and can build Internet Recovery USB installers from Windows.
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Alternatives to similar tools
Yabai24 alternativesBoring.notch24 alternativesMacThrottle24 alternativesKeepingYouAwake24 alternativesHot24 alternativesNuage24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Xbar?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Xbar are xbar, FineTune, and MacThrottle.
Is there a free alternative to Xbar?
Yes. KeyCastr and VirtualBuddy are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Xbar?
Yes: FineTune, MacThrottle, Hot, and eul.
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