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MacTools vs Parallels Toolbox: catalog facts
MacTools	Parallels Toolbox
Free Free and open source.	Paid Commercial software; included with eligible Parallels Desktop subscriptions.
macOS	Windows, macOS
Several menu bar tools in one native app Free and open source with active development	More than 50 utilities in a single app Available for both Mac and Windows
macOS only The research does not list the individual tools in detail	Commercial, not open source Many tools duplicate features available free elsewhere
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed 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	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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