Bartender vs StatsD
Bartender
macbartender.comStatsD
github.comSide by side
| Figure | Bartender | StatsD |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1.67/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Menu Bar Apps | 8.2 (#3) | 8.0 (#6) |
| Integrations | The maker lists Shortcuts, AppleScript, hotkeys, Siri, and agent control as ways to automate Bartender. | The project lists third-party backend plugins for services including AWS CloudWatch, Datadog, InfluxDB, Elasticsearch, OpenTSDB, and Zabbix. |
| Purpose | Bartender manages macOS menu bar items, controlling which items appear and when. | StatsD is a network daemon that aggregates statistics such as counters and timers and sends aggregates to pluggable backend services. |
| Support | Users can contact support by email or send feedback from within Bartender. | The repository provides project documentation and contribution guidance; it does not state a commercial support offering. |
Plans
Bartender
- Bartender Pro$19.99 a year
- Bartender 7$24.99, paid once
- Mega SupporterPrice not published
In their own words
Bartender
Bartender manages macOS menu bar items, controlling which ones appear and when. It can reveal items quickly, search them, and use custom hotkeys and triggers. Users can hide, rearrange, and group items, create custom items from built-in data sources or scripts without coding, and switch profiles by hotkey, trigger, or display setup. Bartender 7’s Command Bar searches for and triggers menu bar items; clipboard history is included for Pro users. Automation options include built-in triggers, Shortcuts, AppleScript, hotkeys, and Siri. The app works without Screen Recording permission, showing app icons rather than snapshots when permission is disabled. The maker says captures remain cached locally on the device and app data is not transmitted to its servers. Bartender 7 is built for macOS 27 Golden Gate; users on macOS 26 Tahoe are directed to Bartender 6 while Bartender 7 support is pending. Bartender 7 costs 24.99 USD as a one-time purchase, and Pro costs $19.99 a year. A license covers all Macs owned and personally used by its holder.