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Micro Snitch vs OverSight
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Micro Snitch
7.0Monitors and reports any microphone and camera activity
OverSight
7.0Monitors computer mic and webcam
| Metric | Micro Snitch | OverSight |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security & Privacy | Security & Privacy |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 64 | 169 |
| 90-day Installs | 160 | 492 |
| 365-day Installs | 588 | 1.6K |
| Version | 1.6.1 | 2.4.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1 | 645 |
| GitHub Forks | - | 51 |
| Open Issues | - | 39 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | — | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3mo ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Oct 15, 2016 |
Reviews
Micro Snitch
Micro Snitch is a privacy-focused tool that alerts users to any microphone or camera activity, providing real-time monitoring to protect against unauthorized access. It benefits users concerned about privacy and security on their macOS devices.
Monitors and alerts users to any microphone or camera usage on their macOS device.
Pros
- + Dedicated privacy tool with real-time monitoring
- + Auto-updates ensure the app remains current
- + Clean and user-friendly interface
Cons
- - Lack of transparency regarding license and development details
- - Minimal community support or discussion
OverSight
OverSight is a privacy-focused macOS app that monitors microphone and webcam usage, alerting users in real-time. It benefits privacy-conscious individuals and those concerned about unauthorized hardware access.
Monitors the internal microphone and webcam, alerting users when they are accessed.
Pros
- + Privacy-focused monitoring of microphone and webcam usage
- + Real-time alerts for unauthorized access
- + Open-source with active development
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some open issues regarding functionality and performance