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Octobar vs Vanilla

Octobar

6.4#4 in menu bar customization software$4.99 one-time

Free planmacOS

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Vanilla

6.5#3 in menu bar customization software$10 one-time

Free planmacOS

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Octobar plans

Octobar FreeFree
Octobar Pro$4.99, paid once

Vanilla plans

Vanilla FreeFree
Vanilla Pro$10, paid once

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 Vanilla if…

Vanilla suits Mac users who want to hide menu bar icons. Pro may fit users who want shortcuts, automatic hiding, or icons kept out of view except in the app’s preferences.

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