Compare software

uBar vs Tungsten Edge: catalog facts
uBar	Tungsten Edge
Best for: Mac users who prefer a Windows-style taskbar over the Dock	Best for: Mac users who want a Windows-style taskbar showing every open window
Paid Paid app with a 14-day free trial.	Free Free download with source code published on GitHub.
macOS	macOS
Taskbar or dock mode, switchable to suit how you work Separate bar per monitor, or mirrored across all All 4 strengths for uBar Taskbar or dock mode, switchable to suit how you work Separate bar per monitor, or mirrored across all Live window previews and per-window entries Recently updated with support for current macOS	One taskbar button per window rather than per app Clicking a button reliably switches to that exact window All 4 strengths for Tungsten Edge One taskbar button per window rather than per app Clicking a button reliably switches to that exact window Native build with low idle CPU and memory use Source published on GitHub
Paid after the trial macOS only	macOS only, version 12 or later Licence not stated in the available information All 3 limitations for Tungsten Edge macOS only, version 12 or later Licence not stated in the available information Will feel unfamiliar to users who prefer the app-based Dock
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Offline features available	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for uBar ubarapp.com Catalog checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Tungsten Edge tungstenedge.app Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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