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SwiftBar vs xbar: catalog facts
SwiftBar	xbar
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free and open source, supported by sponsorships.
macOS	macOS
Any executable script can become a menu bar item Compatible with BitBar plugins	Hundreds of pre-built plugins in many categories Plugins can be written in any language
macOS only Useful features depend on writing or finding scripts	macOS only App releases are infrequent
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: MIT
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	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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