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Bartender vs Vanilla: catalog facts
Bartender	Vanilla
Paid Paid Mac utility with a free trial.	Freemium Free to use, with a paid Vanilla Pro upgrade for extra features.
macOS	macOS
Cleans up crowded menu bars without removing functionality Automation rules reduce manual clicking	Very simple setup Free version covers basic icon hiding
Mac only Paid license required after the trial	Shortcut, auto-hide and start at login require Pro macOS only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
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 October 1, 2026

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