GreatBar
5.9#11 in menu bar customization softwareFree planFree planmacOS
VisitGreatBar vs Octobar
What both publish
| Fact | GreatBar | Octobar |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | The app has no backend, its own account system, or telemetry; its shortcuts and website data remain on the Mac, while daily update checks disclose the user's IP address and app user agent to the hosting provider. | The maker says Octobar collects no personal data in normal operation and has no accounts, analytics, telemetry, automatic crash reporting, or advertising identifiers. |
GreatBar plans
- GreatBarFree
Octobar plans
- Octobar FreeFree
- Octobar Pro$4.99, paid once
Pick GreatBar if…
GreatBar suits Mac users who want quick menu bar access to websites, apps, files, and folders. It may also fit users who keep separate work and personal shortcuts or need different sessions for the same website.
Pick Octobar if…
Octobar suits Apple Silicon Mac users on macOS 15 or later who want menu bar access to shortcuts and small utilities. The free plan may suit users who need no more than five active modules.