Bartender alternatives
Take control of your Menu bar — here's what to use instead, including the version you build yourself.
they charge
~$2/mo ($20 one-time / ~10 months)
Alternative #1
Vibe code your own Bartender
Build a core subset for personal use if you have deep Swift experience, but expect persistent maintenance pain with every macOS update. Score: 45/100 (Serious undertaking).
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