Token Monitor vs OpenUsage
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Token Monitor
7.0Monitor token usage, costs, and limits across AI coding tools
OpenUsage
8.0AI usage tracker for Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, Copilot and more
| Metric | Token Monitor | OpenUsage |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 38 | 1.0K |
| 90-day Installs | 38 | 2.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 38 | 3.7K |
| Version | 0.51.0 | 0.7.10 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.8K | 2.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 179 | 193 |
| Open Issues | 79 | 46 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | today | 4mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 31, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 |
Reviews
Token Monitor
Token Monitor is a desktop widget that tracks token usage, costs, and limits across 33+ AI coding tools, making it ideal for developers and AI enthusiasts who need to manage their AI tool expenses. It offers multi-device sync and real-time monitoring, providing a comprehensive view of AI resource consumption.
Monitors token usage, costs, and limits across various AI coding tools in real time.
Pros
- + Convenient desktop widget for real-time monitoring
- + Supports a wide range of AI coding tools
- + Multi-device sync for consistent tracking across devices
Cons
- - Niche audience may limit widespread appeal
- - Complexity for non-technical users
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