4 alternativesiStat Menus: $11.99 once
The best iStat Menus alternatives
For most people the best alternative to iStat Menus is Stats, and the best free one is Atoll.
StatsPick this if CPU, memory and temperature graphs in the menu bar are all you need, for free.Free, open sourceCompare at a glance
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| App | Price | How you pay | Mac | App Store | Developer | Setapp | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 iStat Menus | $11.99 once | Pay once | Too few ratings | ||||
| Stats | Free, open source | Free | Too few ratings | ||||
 Supercharge | $20 once | Pay once | Too few ratings | ||||
 Atoll | Free, open source | Free | Too few ratings | ||||
 OnyX | Free | Free | Too few ratings |
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The alternatives, in order
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Pick this if CPU, memory and temperature graphs in the menu bar are all you need, for free.
Free, open source menu bar graphs for CPU, memory, network, sensors and Bluetooth battery levels.
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Pick it if you want to fix small Finder, Dock and Mission Control annoyances rather than watch stats.
Dozens of opt-in fixes for Finder, the Dock and Mission Control, from the developer behind Dato and Lungo.
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Pick it if you have a MacBook with a notch and want a free, open-source Dynamic Island for it.
A free, open-source Dynamic Island for MacBooks with media, stats and a clipboard.
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Pick this if you like tinkering and want maintenance jobs and extra settings without opening Terminal.
A free, long-running toolbox for Mac maintenance jobs and extra Finder and Dock settings, with no Terminal needed.
iStat Menus head to head
When iStat Menus is still the right pick
You want to know what spun up your Mac's fans or ate your memory, at a glance.
iStat Menus prices and verdict$11.99 once