iStat Menus vs SoundSource
iStat Menus
bjango.comSoundSource
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| Figure | iStat Menus | SoundSource |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.99/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · Menu Bar Apps | 8.0 (#5) | 7.5 (#14) |
| Founded | 2005 | 2002 |
| Privacy | The maker says the app has no ads, analytics or user tracking; its privacy policy says the app runs predominantly on the computer and does not store location or other identifiable data on its servers. | The maker says it does not sell or rent user data and collects only the minimum data it reasonably needs. |
| Purpose | iStat Menus monitors Mac system information from customizable menu bar items and detailed menus. | SoundSource gives users audio control of their Mac from the menu bar. |
| Support | Bjango invites users to contact it with questions, bug reports or feature requests. | The maker offers email support and says it strives to reply within 24 hours. |
Plans
iStat Menus
- Setapp subscription$9.99 a month
- Family LicensePrice not published
- Single LicensePrice not published
SoundSource
- SoundSource 6 Upgrade$25, paid once
- SoundSource License Key$49, paid once
In their own words
iStat Menus
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SoundSource
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