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xbar vs MacTools
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
xbar
8.5View output from scripts in the menu bar
MacTools
7.0Menu bar toolbox
| Metric | xbar | MacTools |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 381 | 327 |
| 90-day Installs | 1.2K | 431 |
| 365-day Installs | 3.5K | 431 |
| Version | 2.1.7-beta | 1.0.28 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 18.0K | 149 |
| GitHub Forks | 649 | 8 |
| Open Issues | 186 | 15 |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Reviews
xbar
xbar is a powerful macOS menu bar tool that allows developers to display script outputs directly in the menu bar, offering customization and automation capabilities.
Displays output from scripts or programs in the macOS menu bar.
Pros
- + Customizable menu bar with script outputs
- + Strong community support and active development
- + Open-source with MIT license
Cons
- - Beta version with some lingering bugs
- - No auto-update feature
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