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XRG vs MenuMeters for El Capitan (and later)

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

XRG

5.0
Utilities

System monitor

MenuMeters for El Capitan (and later)

9.0
Utilities

Set of CPU, memory, disk, and network monitoring tools

Metric XRG MenuMeters for El Capitan (and later)
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 5.0 9.0
30-day Installs 16 126
90-day Installs 50 412
365-day Installs 249 1.9K
Version 3.2.1 2.1.6.1
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 311 3.1K
GitHub Forks 50 226
Open Issues 12 102
License GPL-2.0 GPL-2.0
Language Objective-C Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 1y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Nov 9, 2013

Reviews

XRG

XRG is a sleek and lightweight system monitor for macOS that provides real-time insights into CPU, memory, disk, and network usage. It stands out with its clean, minimal interface and ability to display metrics in multiple graph formats. Ideal for users who want a quick overview of their system performance without clutter.

Monitors system resources including CPU, memory, disk, and network usage in real-time.

Pros

  • + Lightweight and efficient system monitoring
  • + Clean, minimal interface with multiple graph options
  • + Real-time performance metrics

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Lacks support for newer macOS versions like Ventura

MenuMeters for El Capitan (and later)

MenuMeters provides real-time monitoring of CPU, memory, disk, and network usage, making it a valuable tool for power users and developers who need detailed system insights. Its customizable meters and active maintenance ensure it remains a reliable utility for macOS users.

Monitors system resources such as CPU, memory, disk, and network usage in real-time.

Pros

  • + Real-time monitoring of system resources
  • + Customizable meters for detailed insights
  • + Actively maintained with regular updates
  • + Open-source under GPL-2.0 license

Cons

  • - Some issues on newer macOS versions, though addressed
  • - No recent discussions on popular forums