Octobar
6.4#4 in menu bar customization software$4.99 one-timeFree planmacOS
VisitOctobar vs SwiftBar
What both publish
| Fact | Octobar | SwiftBar |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution | The privacy policy says Octobar is distributed exclusively through the Apple Mac App Store. | The maker's page offers a direct macOS download and installation through Homebrew. |
Octobar plans
- Octobar FreeFree
- Octobar Pro$4.99, paid once
SwiftBar plans
- FreeFree
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.
Pick SwiftBar if…
SwiftBar suits Mac users who want scheduled script output and interactive menu-bar items. It may also suit users with BitBar or xbar plugins they want to run.