SwiftBar alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave SwiftBar: you need to write or adapt scripts; there is no visual editor, and macOS only. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces SwiftBar, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Hammerspoon currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best SwiftBar alternative for most people
HammerspoonFree and scriptable in Lua, with menu bar items plus window, hotkey and system automation in one tool.
Best SwiftBar alternative for a free option
StatsFree, open-source system monitor for the menu bar, if CPU, memory and network readouts were the main use.
Best SwiftBar alternative for open source
HammerspoonFree and scriptable in Lua, with menu bar items plus window, hotkey and system automation in one tool.
Best SwiftBar alternative for Mac
BetterTouchToolPaid app that can add script-driven menu bar items alongside gestures and shortcuts, configured in a GUI.
SwiftBar alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to SwiftBar?
Hammerspoon ranks first right now. Free and scriptable in Lua, with menu bar items plus window, hotkey and system automation in one tool. BetterTouchTool and Stats follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to SwiftBar?
Yes. Hammerspoon (open source) and Stats (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to SwiftBar?
Yes: Hammerspoon and Stats.
Why do people switch from SwiftBar?
The complaints we hear most: you need to write or adapt scripts; there is no visual editor; macOS only; plugins from the community vary in quality and upkeep.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces SwiftBar, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.