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Browser Deputy vs Finbar: catalog facts
Browser DeputyFinbar

Best for: Mac users who want keyboard access to bookmarks, history and menu commands

Best for: Mac keyboard users who want to reach menu commands without the mouse

Paid

14-day free trial, then a one-time purchase for up to three Macs.

Paid

One-time purchase covering two Macs.

macOS macOS
  • Searches browser bookmarks and history from any app
  • Searches menu items of the frontmost app
All 4 strengths for Browser Deputy
  • Searches browser bookmarks and history from any app
  • Searches menu items of the frontmost app
  • Runs AppleScript commands from the palette
  • One-time purchase with lifetime updates
  • Fuzzy search across all menu items of the active app
  • Remembers recently used items, even with changing titles
All 4 strengths for Finbar
  • Fuzzy search across all menu items of the active app
  • Remembers recently used items, even with changing titles
  • List and outline modes for different ways of browsing
  • Rule-based filtering of menu items
  • macOS only, version 13 or later
  • Not available on the Mac App Store
  • macOS only, requiring macOS 14.6 or later
  • Paid licence limited to two Macs
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Not open source Not open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Offline features available
Sources for Browser Deputy

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

Sources for Finbar

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.