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MacTools vs XMenu

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

MacTools

7.0
Utilities

Menu bar toolbox

XMenu

7.0
Utilities

Access folders, files or text snippets from the menu bar

Metric MacTools XMenu
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 7.0
30-day Installs 327 11
90-day Installs 431 48
365-day Installs 431 149
Version 1.0.28 1.9.11
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 149 305
GitHub Forks 8 29
Open Issues 15 2
License Apache-2.0 NOASSERTION
Language Swift C
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1y ago
First Seen Jun 1, 2026 Aug 28, 2024

Reviews

MacTools

MacTools is a free, open-source collection of native macOS menu bar utilities designed to enhance productivity. It offers features like clipboard management, quick search, and system monitoring, making it ideal for users seeking streamlined workflow tools.

Provides a suite of menu bar utilities for quick access to productivity tools.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source with Apache-2.0 license
  • + Native macOS integration for smooth performance
  • + Variety of productivity-enhancing utilities

Cons

  • - Limited community discussion and traction
  • - Not yet feature-complete

XMenu

XMenu offers a sleek menu bar solution for quick access to files, folders, and text snippets, ideal for users seeking efficiency. Its customization options and cross-platform support enhance its utility.

XMenu provides quick access to files, folders, and text snippets from the menu bar.

Pros

  • + Convenient file and snippet access from the menu bar
  • + Customizable with support for icons and Unicode
  • + Cross-platform compatibility

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update feature
  • - Limited community discussion