FreeMacApps

24 free & open source apps

Discover exceptional free apps for your Mac

A carefully curated collection of the best free and open source applications for macOS, featuring hidden gems from GitHub.

Raycast

4.2k
Productivity
Free

Blazingly fast, totally extendable launcher. It lets you complete tasks, calculate, share common links, and much more.

Key Features

Quick launcherExtensionsClipboard history+2 more

Stats

24.8k
Utility
Free

macOS system monitor in your menu bar. Shows CPU, memory, disk, network, and battery usage in real-time.

Key Features

CPU monitoringMemory usageDisk activity+3 more

AltTab

10.1k
Productivity
Free

Windows alt-tab on macOS. Shows all windows with previews, not just applications.

Key Features

Window previewsCustomizable shortcutsBlacklist apps+2 more

Hidden Bar

12.3k
Utility
Free

Ultra-light MacOS utility that helps hide menu bar icons. Keep your menu bar clean and organized.

Key Features

Hide menu iconsAuto-hideCustomizable separator+2 more

Mos

14.2k
Utility
Free

Smooth scrolling and set scroll direction independently for your mouse on macOS.

Key Features

Smooth scrollingReverse scrollPer-app settings+2 more

Karabiner-Elements

18.7k
Utility
Free

Powerful keyboard customizer for macOS. Remap keys, create complex modifications, and enhance your typing experience.

Key Features

Key remappingComplex modificationsDevice-specific settings+2 more

coconutBattery

Utility
Free

Shows live information about your Mac and iOS device batteries including current charge, maximum capacity, and cycle count.

Key Features

Battery healthCycle countiOS device support+2 more

Macs Fan Control

Utility
Free

Monitor and control fans on Apple computers. Real-time monitoring of fan speed and temperature sensors.

Key Features

Fan speed controlTemperature monitoringCustom curves+2 more

Proxyman

Development
Free

Native, high-performance macOS app for web debugging proxy. Capture HTTP/HTTPS requests from any app.

Key Features

HTTP debuggingSSL proxyingRequest/response viewer+2 more

FinderGo

1.1k
Development
Free

Open terminal quickly from Finder with a keyboard shortcut. Supports iTerm2, Terminal, and Hyper.

Key Features

Quick terminal accessMultiple terminal supportKeyboard shortcuts+2 more

KeyCastr

12.8k
Utility
Free

Open-source keystroke visualizer. Perfect for screencasts, presentations, and teaching.

Key Features

Keystroke displayCustomizable appearanceMouse clicks+2 more

NetNewsWire

8.2k
Internet
Free

Free and open source RSS reader for Mac and iOS. Simple, fast, and reliable news reading.

Key Features

RSS/Atom feedsiCloud syncSmart feeds+2 more

CopyClip

Productivity
Free

Clipboard manager that runs on your Mac. Keeps track of everything you copy and lets you access it later.

Key Features

Clipboard historySearch clipsHotkey access+2 more

Background Music

15.9k
Media
Free

Automatically pause your music, set individual apps volumes and record system audio on macOS.

Key Features

Auto-pause musicPer-app volumeAudio recording+2 more

MonoDraw

Graphics
Free

Powerful ASCII art editor designed for the Mac. Create text-based art and diagrams with ease.

Key Features

ASCII art creationText diagramsExport options+2 more

PocketSword

0.3k
Reference
Free

Free Bible study app for macOS with multiple translations, commentaries, and study tools.

Key Features

Multiple translationsSearch functionalityBookmarks+2 more

Bluetooth Screen Lock

3.1k
Security
Free

Automatically lock and unlock your Mac using your iPhone, Apple Watch, or other Bluetooth devices.

Key Features

Auto lock/unlockBluetooth detectionMultiple devices+2 more

Time Zone Pro

Utility
Free

Beautiful world clock app for your Mac menu bar. Track multiple time zones with ease.

Key Features

Multiple time zonesMenu bar displayCity search+2 more

DiskSight

2.1k
Utility
Free

Disk usage analyzer that helps you find large files and folders taking up space on your Mac.

Key Features

Disk analysisVisual treemapFile search+2 more

WiFi Explorer Lite

Network
Free

Scan, find, and troubleshoot wireless networks. Essential tool for network administrators and power users.

Key Features

WiFi scanningSignal strengthChannel analysis+2 more

Rectangle

25.8k
Productivity
Free

Move and resize windows with ease using keyboard shortcuts or snap areas.

Key Features

Keyboard shortcutsSnap areasWindow management+1 more

Visual Studio Code

163k
Development
Free

Lightweight but powerful source code editor with IntelliSense, debugging, and Git integration.

Key Features

IntelliSenseDebuggingGit integration+1 more

Homebrew

41.2k
Development
Free

The missing package manager for macOS that installs software packages with simple commands.

Key Features

Package managementCommand lineEasy installation+1 more

OBS Studio

59.8k
Media
Free

Free software for video recording and live streaming with powerful configuration options.

Key Features

Live streamingScreen recordingScene composition+1 more