Alternatives to TinkerTool
Change macOS preferences that are not exposed in the normal settings interface. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
TinkerTool
Change macOS preferences that are not exposed in the normal settings interface.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as TinkerTool.
OnyX
A free macOS maintenance utility for cleaning caches, rebuilding indexes and changing hidden system settings.
OnyX adds cache cleaning and index rebuilding to hidden Finder, Dock and Safari settings, but each version works with only one macOS release.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
One Switch
A Mac menu bar app that gathers toggles for common system settings in one place.
OnlySwitch
Access common Mac controls from one menu-bar utility.
Bartender
Menu bar organizer for Mac that hides, sorts and automates menu bar icons.
GNOME Tweaks
A tool for adjusting advanced GNOME desktop settings such as fonts, themes and window behaviour.
Winaero Tweaker
A free Windows utility that exposes hundreds of hidden settings and adds extra context menu options.
LinearMouse
Customises mouse and trackpad behaviour per device on macOS.
