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Compare Menu Bar Apps

Menu bar apps add quick controls, shortcuts, or information to the menu bar; choose by the task you need them to handle and the macOS version or platform you use.

Compare primary function, menu bar items, keyboard shortcuts, automation support, and Intel Mac support. The board also marks free plans, public APIs, and open-source code.

23 platforms
1 with a public API on this page
16 with a free tier
Checked 7 Oct 2026

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Raycastraycast.com
A keyboard-focused launcher with tools for files, notes, clipboard history, and workflows.

6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $96/yr
2
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Alfredalfredapp.com
A Mac productivity app for opening apps, searching files and the web, and running hotkey actions.

6.4 APIOpenFree Free tier · £34 one-time
3
S
StatsDgithub.com
Free open-source daemon that receives metrics and sends combined data to backend services.

6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
4
F
Flycutgithub.com
Free Mac tool that keeps clipboard history and pastes earlier entries with a shortcut.

6.2 APIOpenFree Free tier
5
MF
Macs Fan Controlcrystalidea.com
A fan-control app with a free Mac download and Windows support through Boot Camp.

6.2 APIOpenFree Free tier
6
I
Itsycalmowglii.com
A small Mac menu bar calendar that shows and creates events from the Mac Calendar app.

6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier
7
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TerminalShotgithub.com
A free Windows screenshot tool for capturing screens, editing annotations, and sharing images.

5.9 APIOpenFree Free tier
8
E
eqMaceqmac.app
A Mac audio mixer with tone controls, a 10-band equalizer, and headphone presets.

5.9 APIOpenFree Free tier
9
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Maccymaccy.app
A free Mac clipboard manager with searchable history stored on your computer.

5.9 APIOpenFree Free tier · $9.99 one-time
10
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Copy 'Emapprywhere.com
A Mac and iPhone clipboard manager that saves copied text, images, files, and more for later.

5.9 APIOpenFree Free tier · $8.99 one-time
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HB
Hidden Bargithub.com
Hidden Bar hides menu bar items to give a Mac a cleaner look.

5.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
12
P
Pastepasteapp.io
Paid Apple clipboard tool with searchable history and pinboards for saved snippets.

5.7 APIOpenFree From $26.99/yr
13
IM
iStat Menusbjango.com
A Mac menu bar monitor for system, battery, and weather details, with alerts and a 14-day trial.

5.6 APIOpenFree From $9.99/mo
14
B
Bartendermacbartender.com
A Mac utility that controls which menu bar items show, with search, hotkeys, and profiles.

5.6 APIOpenFree From $19.99/yr
15
S
SoundSourcerogueamoeba.com
A Mac menu bar app for adjusting each app’s volume and choosing its audio output.

5.5 APIOpenFree $49 one-time
16
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LaunchBarobdev.at

4.9 APIOpenFree Free tier
17
H
Horohoroapp.com
A Mac timer app with keyboard shortcuts.

4.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
18
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Iceicemenubar.app
A free Mac menu bar app with keyboard shortcuts.

4.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
19
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MeetingBarmeetingbar.app
A free Mac menu bar app with keyboard shortcuts and automation support.

4.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
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TP
TG Protunabellysoftware.com
A macOS monitor with keyboard shortcuts and automation; free plan, paid version from $10.

4.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
21
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Unclutterunclutterapp.com
A macOS clipboard app with keyboard shortcuts; from $20 with a 10-day trial.

4.0 APIOpenFree —
22
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Datosindresorhus.com

4.0 APIOpenFree —
23
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ToothFairyc-command.com
A paid macOS utility with keyboard shortcuts.

4.0 APIOpenFree —

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How to choose

What do you need the menu bar app to do?

Start with the primary function, then compare the menu bar items and keyboard shortcuts. Alfred and Copy 'Em are examples on the board; check their listed functions against the task you have in mind.

Which platform does it need to run on?

Check the platform and macOS version details before choosing. The board includes apps for macOS, iOS, Windows, Linux, and an extension, as well as entries marked API.

For example, Dato is listed for macOS. Confirm the platform details for any app you are considering.

Can you try it or use it for free?

Check whether an app has a free plan, a free trial, or a paid starting price. Those are different options: a trial does not mean there is a continuing free plan.

Alfred has a free plan with paid access from £34. Bartender has a free trial and no free plan.

Does it support your shortcuts and automation needs?

Compare the listed keyboard shortcuts and automation support with the way you want to work. Feature details can help you decide whether an app fits your routine.

Will it work with your Intel Mac?

Check the Intel Mac support detail before choosing if you use an Intel Mac. The board compares this alongside macOS versions and the app's primary function.

Questions

What is a menu bar app?

It adds quick controls, shortcuts, or information to a device's menu bar. The board compares functions, platforms, and features such as keyboard shortcuts and automation support.

How do I choose a menu bar app for Mac?

Compare its primary function, supported macOS versions, menu bar items, shortcuts, automation support, and Intel Mac compatibility with your needs.

Which menu bar apps have a free plan?

The board marks whether an app has a free plan and separately notes free trials and paid starting prices. Check the app's pricing details before choosing.

Do menu bar apps support Windows or Linux?

The board includes platform details for macOS, iOS, Windows, Linux, and an extension. Check the platform listed for the app you want.

Are menu bar apps open source?

The open-source mark indicates whether code is open source. The board's current category facts report no open-source entries.

Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure