Mac apps
1 tool says it does the same job as Bartender for less. Ranked by the savings each one claims, with a link to the source.
Free and open source
Free, open-source menu bar manager for macOS that hides and arranges menu bar icons, the main job Bartender is bought for.
You keep: Hide, show and rearrange menu bar items.
You give up: Fewer styling options and triggers than Bartender; maintained by a small open-source team.
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Ice has a free option: Free and open source. Free plans usually have limits, so check what's included.
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Listings checked 2026-11-11. Sponsored listings are labeled and never change the ranking.