What are the best subscription-free menu bar apps for Mac?

By community activity, Klack, Unclutter and Dato are the top picks on Mac App Index right now.

Do any of these menu bar apps need a subscription?

No. Every app on this page is either free (11) or sold for a one-time price (12). Major version upgrades may still be paid separately.

How many subscription-free menu bar apps are there for Mac?

Mac App Index lists 23 apps: 11 completely free, 0 free to start, 12 paid upfront and 0 by subscription. 8 are open source.

Subscription-free menu bar apps for Mac

How we picked: every app here is listed in menu bar on Mac App Index and is free or sold for a one-time price, with no recurring fee. Apps are sorted by community activity; switch to Top or New to reorder them. How we rank apps

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What are the best subscription-free menu bar apps for Mac?: By community activity, Klack, Unclutter and Dato are the top picks on Mac App Index right now.
Do any of these menu bar apps need a subscription?: No. Every app on this page is either free (11) or sold for a one-time price (12). Major version upgrades may still be paid separately.
How many subscription-free menu bar apps are there for Mac?: Mac App Index lists 23 apps: 11 completely free, 0 free to start, 12 paid upfront and 0 by subscription. 8 are open source.