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Bartender vs SketchyBar: catalog facts
Bartender	SketchyBar
Paid Paid Mac utility with a free trial.	Free Free and open source.
macOS	macOS
Cleans up crowded menu bars without removing functionality Automation rules reduce manual clicking	Every item is defined by your own scripts Configuration can be changed while the bar runs
Mac only Paid license required after the trial	macOS only Needs shell scripting to get a useful setup
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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