OpenUsage vs CodexBar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
OpenUsage
8.0AI usage tracker for Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, Copilot and more
CodexBar
8.0Menu bar usage monitor for Codex and Claude
| Metric | OpenUsage | CodexBar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 489 | 1.1K |
| 90-day Installs | 489 | 4.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 489 | 4.5K |
| Version | 0.6.22 | 0.23 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.1K | 7.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 193 | 554 |
| Open Issues | 46 | 166 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 6d ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Apr 30, 2026 | Feb 2, 2026 |
Reviews
OpenUsage
OpenUsage is a free, open-source AI usage tracker that helps developers monitor their consumption of tools like Cursor, Claude Code, and Copilot. It provides detailed insights to optimize subscription usage and avoid unnecessary costs.
Tracks AI tool usage across various platforms to help users manage their subscriptions effectively.
Pros
- + Free and open-source
- + Supports multiple AI tools
- + Actively maintained
Cons
- - Limited feature set as a new tool
- - Still under active development
CodexBar
CodexBar is a menu bar app that monitors usage stats for OpenAI's Codex and Claude without requiring login. It offers real-time tracking and integrates seamlessly into macOS, benefiting developers reliant on these AI tools.
Monitors usage statistics for OpenAI's Codex and Claude directly from the menu bar without login.
Pros
- + Real-time usage monitoring without login
- + Seamless menu bar integration
- + Active development and maintenance
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited to single account support