Switchy vs Input Source Pro
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Switchy
8.0Switch Magic Keyboard, Trackpad and Mouse between Macs
Input Source Pro
7.0Tool for multi-language users
| Metric | Switchy | Input Source Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 34 | 314 |
| 90-day Installs | 35 | 1.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 35 | 5.2K |
| Version | 1.1.6,82 | 2.11.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 306 | 2.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 41 | 105 |
| Open Issues | 3 | 43 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 4, 2026 | May 21, 2022 |
Reviews
Switchy
Switchy enables seamless switching of Apple peripherals like Magic Keyboard, Trackpad, and Mouse between multiple Macs. Its key features include quick device switching and support for multiple devices. Ideal for users with multiple Mac setups.
Switchy allows users to switch Apple peripherals between Macs without physical disconnection.
Pros
- + Convenient peripheral switching without disconnection
- + Supports multiple Apple devices
- + Actively developed with recent updates
Cons
- - Limited community support
- - Niche use case
Input Source Pro
Input Source Pro is a tool designed for multi-language users, enabling seamless switching between input sources across apps and websites. It offers features like automatic input source switching and tracking, making it ideal for users who frequently switch between different languages or keyboard layouts.
Input Source Pro manages and automatically switches input sources between applications and websites.
Pros
- + Open-source and actively maintained
- + Popular among developers and multi-language users
- + Useful for managing input sources across multiple applications
Cons
- - Some open issues report performance and stability problems
- - Limited community discussion outside of GitHub