Pelmet AlternativesMenu Bar Managers and other similar apps like Pelmet

Pelmet is described as 'Free, open source menu bar manager built for the menu bar Apple rebuilt in macOS 27. It hides the icons you don't need until you hover, click, or press a shortcut, then tucks them away again' and is a menu bar manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Pelmet for Mac and Homebrew. The best Pelmet alternative is Thaw, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Pelmet are Hidden Bar, Bartender, Vanilla and Sanebar.

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  1. Thaw icon

    Thaw

     12 likes

    Open source macOS utility for managing, organizing, and toggling visibility of menu bar icons. Actively maintained fork focuses on compatibility, stability, bug fixes, and adding features for customizing both system and third-party menu bar items.

    10 Thaw alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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  2. Hidden Bar icon

    Hidden Bar

     45 likes

    Ultra-lightweight macOS utility to hide menu bar items, offering launch at login, auto-hide intervals, full menu bar mode, global shortcuts, RTL languages, minimal system use, no ads, and a simple interface for enhanced organization and customization.

    16 Hidden Bar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • VN flagVietnam
    Hidden Bar screenshot 1
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  4. Bartender icon

    Bartender

     64 likes

    Lets users organize, hide, and rearrange menu bar items with custom actions and presets based on environment, supports grouping, custom appearance, and a dedicated bar for hidden items, while offering keyboard search and widgets for creating custom shortcuts.

    19 Bartender alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • AU flagAustralia
    Bartender screenshot 1
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  5. Vanilla icon

    Vanilla

     18 likes

    Hide, auto-hide, and customize menu bar icons, organize the Mac system tray, use keyboard shortcuts for desktop icon control, enable advanced removal options, auto-start at login, maintain a clutter-free interface, and enjoy both free and advanced Pro features.

    15 Vanilla alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • AU flagAustralia
    Vanilla screenshot 1
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  6. Sanebar icon

    Sanebar

     2 likes

    Menu bar manager for macOS - hide and organize your menu bar icons.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • US flagUnited States
    Before
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  8. iBar-Menubar icon

    iBar-Menubar

     8 likes

    Offers precise management of Mac menu bar icons by grouping, hiding, or revealing items as needed; supports both Intel and Apple silicon, prevents clutter, allows for permanent or temporary hiding, and enables quick access without affecting performance or stability.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • CN flagChina
    Advanced Mode (good for notch)
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  9. Cornice App icon

    Cornice App

     1 like

    Free, open-source menu bar manager for macOS 26+. Hide and reveal with one click, and that half needs no permissions at all. Optional title-bar trackpad gestures for moving windows.

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    • Mac
    Cornice App screenshot 1
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  10. Barbee icon

    Barbee

     1 like

    Barbee is a menu bar manager giving you control over your menu bar items.

    15 Barbee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Barbee screenshot 1
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  11. Tuck Menu Bar icon

    Tuck Menu Bar

     1 like

    Tuck is a lightweight macOS menu bar manager with one-click icon hiding, zero telemetry, and Shelf Mode for notched MacBooks. Free tier with no time limit; Pro is a one-time purchase (no subscription).

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • US flagUnited States
    One click tucks away your cluttered Mac menu bar icons; click again or press ??B to bring them back.
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  12. BroomStick icon

    BroomStick

     2 likes

    Broomstick is the easiest way to hide menubar icons that you don’t like. While most apps that create a menubar icon allow you to hide it, some apps don’t provide this option. Broomstick...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  13. B

    Barred

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    A lightweight macOS menu bar manager. Hide, reorder, and organise your menu bar icons — tuck the ones you don't need into a collapsible secondary bar.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Barred screenshot 1
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