Applications

Audio

• Audio Profile Manager - Allows you to pin input/output devices for each particular combination of connected devices. May suppress HDMI displays from being chosen.
• krisp - AI-powered app that removes background noise and echo from meetings leaving only human voice.
• Recordia - Record audio directly from the menu bar or with a global keyboard shortcut.
• BackgroundMusic - Record system audio, control audio levels for individual apps, and automatically pauses your music player when other audio starts playing and unpauses it afterwards. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• VOX Player - Play numerous lossy and lossless audio formats.
• XLD - Rip/Decode/convert/play various "lossless" audio files. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Plug - Discover and listen to music from Hype Machine. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Fader - Menu bar volume mixer with per-app volume, one-click audio output switching, and Bluetooth headphone control. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]

Backup

• Arq - Encrypted backups to Amazon, Dropbox, Google, OneDrive, etc.

Chat Clients

• Textual - An Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]
• ChitChat - A native Mac app wrapper for WhatsApp Web. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]

Data Recovery

• DiskWarrior - Recover from filesystem corruptions when Disk Utility is out of options.

Developers

• Dash - An API Documentation Browser and Code Snippet Manager.
• Decode - Converts Xcode Interface Builder files (Xib and Storyboard files) to Swift source code.
• Fork - a fast and friendly git client for Mac.
• ImageAlpha - Apply lossy compression on PNG files with or without transparency for more efficient files. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• ImageOptim - Makes images take up less disk space and load faster. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Knuff - The debug application for Apple Push Notification Service (APNs). ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Pusher - A free tool to do sandbox push notifications. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Sequel Pro - A MySQL database manager. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• SnippetsLab - Manage and organise snippets of code.
• SourceTree - A free Git & Mercurial client. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• TablePlus - A modern, native GUI for multiple databases.
• Tower - The most powerful Git client.
• Anvil - Serve up static sites and Rack apps with simple URLs and zero configuration. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Gas Mask - A simple hosts file manager which allows editing of host files and switching between them. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• gitbar - Open source github contribution stats on your Menu Bar. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• GitX-dev - A fork (variant) of GitX, maintained and enhanced with productivity oriented changes. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Hosts - Edit hosts file. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Iconology - Edit Icons and then Export to Xcode, Icns, Ico, Favicon, Mac Iconset, or a Custom List of Sizes. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Pods Updater - A macOS app which helps you manage dependency releases in your Podfile. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Sequel Ace - A MySQL & MariaDB database manager. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Touch Bar Simulator - The macOS Touch Bar Simulator as a standalone app. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Trailer - Configurable menubar Git notifications with accompanying native iOS app. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]
• Unused - An app for checking Xcode projects for unused resources. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• WWDC - The WWDC app. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]
• Xcodes - Install and switch between multiple versions of Xcode. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• QorumLogs - Swift Logging Utility for Xcode & Google Docs. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Vagrant Manager - Manage your vagrant machines in one place with Vagrant Manager for macOS. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Quiver - A delightful notebook for programmers that allows mixing rich text, code, markdown, LaTeX, and graphs.
• Swiftify - Objective-C to Swift code converter and Xcode & Finder extensions.
• Icon Composer - Official Apple tool for composing and previewing app icons across platforms.
• Postico - A modern PostgreSQL client.
• Rockxy - A native HTTP debugging proxy to capture, inspect, and modify HTTP/HTTPS, WebSocket, and GraphQL traffic. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]
• SSH Keys Manager - Native macOS app for managing SSH keys and SSH config entries. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• TopOff - Menu bar app for Homebrew — full beer mug when packages are fresh, half mug when it's time to refill. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Paw - The ultimate REST client.
• Cork - A fast, intuitive Homebrew GUI ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]
• DevUtils - All-in-one toolbox for developers. 42+ beautifully crafted useful developer tools, native macOS app, work offline.
• Hopper Dissassembler - A Dissassembler for MacOS and Linux. Has a Demo option for 30 minutes of productivity.
• Medis - A modern GUI for Redis.
• pgMagic - A PostgreSQL client that lets you talk to your database in SQL or natural language.
• TablePro - A native database client for MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MongoDB, Redis, and more. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]

E-Book Utilities

• Kindle App - Amazon Kindle App for macOS.

Editors

• Emacs - Port of Emacs to work as an macOS app. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Nova - The beautiful, fast, flexible, native Mac code editor from Panic.
• Sublime Text 3 - The sophisticated text editor.
• TextMate - A graphical text editor. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]
• MacVim - Vim, the text editor. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• VimR - Vim, refined. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• CotEditor - Lightweight plain-text editor for macOS. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Itsypad - Lightweight scratchpad with syntax highlighting for 185+ languages and clipboard history manager. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]

Email Utilities

• MailMate - Advanced IMAP email client, featuring extensive keyboard control and Markdown support.
• Mailplane - A tightly integreted client for Google Mail, Inbox, Calender, and Contacts.
• Airmail - Lightning fast email client designed for El Capitan.

Finder

• ForkLift - File Manager and FTP/SFTP/WebDAV/Amazon S3 client.
• Quicklook-Plugins - List of extra quicklook plugins to enable previewing more filetypes in the Finder.
• XtraFinder - Adds useful features to Finder. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• TotalFinder - A powerful alternative to Finder.
• Pathly - Copy any file or folder path from Finder: full, directory, URL, or Git-relative.

Games

• OpenEmu - Multiple Video Game System. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Boxer - The DOS game emulator that’s fit for your Mac. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Screentendo - Turn your screen into a playable level of Mario. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Dolphin - A powerful, Open Source emulator for Nintendo GameCube and Wii games. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]

Graphics

• Acorn - A very Mac-like image editor with a comprehensive feature set.
• Affinity Designer - Vector image design tool, possible Adobe Illustrator alternative.
• Affinity Photo - Raster image design tool, possible Adobe Photoshop alternative.
• macSVG - Design and edit SVG content for web, mobile, and animation. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• OmniGraffle - An app for creating precise, beautiful graphics.
• Pixea - An image viewer for macOS with a nice minimal modern user interface. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• GifCapture - Record GIF screencasts. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]
• Sketch Toolbox - A super simple plugin manager for Sketch. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]
• xScope - Tools for measuring, inspecting and testing on-screen graphics and layouts.

News Readers

• NetNewsWire - A classic RSS reader reacquired by its original author and rewritten for modern macOS. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• hacker-menu - Hacker News Delivered to Desktop. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Reeder - News reader that integrates with with Feedbin, Feedly, and other popular services.

Others

• Spillo - Powerful, beautiful and fast Pinboard client.
• Transmit - A FTP client.
• Aerial - Apple TV Aerial Screensaver for Mac. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Catch - The easiest way to use ShowRSS. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Juice - Make your battery information a bit more interesting. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Sonora - A minimal, beautifully designed music player. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]

Productivity

• Alfred - Boosts your efficiency and productivity.
• Dropzone - Create a popup grid of customizable actions that enhance productivity on your Mac.
• f.lux - Automatically adjust your computer screen to match lighting. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Fantastical - Complete Calendar app replacement which uses natural language for creating events.
• HazeOver - Turn distractions down and focus on your current task.
• iCMD - Fuzzy menubar search and vim emulation.
• ItsyCal - A tiny menubar calendar to display your Mac Calendar app events. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• LaunchBar - Start applications, navigate folders, manipulate files, control your Mac and much more just by using the keyboard.
• OmniFocus - An incredible task management platform for Mac, iPad, and iPhone.
• Qbserve - Automatic time and project tracking, timesheets, invoicing, and real-time productivity feedback.
• Quicksilver - Control your Mac quickly and elegantly. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• SelfControl - Block access to distracting websites. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Simplenote - Simple cross-platform note taking app with cloud-based syncing. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• TaskPaper - Plain text to-do lists.
• Karabiner - A powerful keyboard customizer. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Telephone - A SIP softphone. Make phone calls over the Internet or your company’s network. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• ClipMenu - ClipBoard History Manager. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Hazel - Create rules to automatically keep your files organized.
• Timing - Automatic time and productivity tracking for Mac. Helps you stay on track with your work and ensures no billable hours get lost if you are billing hourly.
• PDF Archiver - A nice tool for tagging and archiving tasks. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]
• TextExpander - Create custom keyboard shortcuts for frequently-used text and pictures.
• Pandan - Time awareness in your menu bar. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• ScreenTranslate - Capture any area or select text to translate instantly, fully on-device. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Mac Mouse Fixer - Fixes accidental double-clicks and adds smooth scrolling, horizontal scrolling, and wheel zoom for external mice.
• Clipbara - Free Paste-like clipboard manager with pinboards, Quick Look previews, and one-click copying. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Instant Translate - Translate speech and text between 100+ languages from the menu bar.
• BetterTouchTool - Configure gestures for mouse and actions for keyboard shortcuts.
• Keyty - Keystroke and mouse-click visualizer for demos, screen recordings, presentations, and livestreams. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• MeetingBar - Your meetings in MacOS status bar ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• MenubarX - A powerful menu bar browser.

Sharing Files

• mac2imgur - Upload images and screenshots to Imgur. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Monosnap - Annotate and upload images and screenshots, supports many backends like S3, SFTP, WebDAV, Dropbox, etc. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• CloudApp - Capture and share files and screenshots instantly.

Terminal

• iTerm 2 - A terminal emulator. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]

Utilities

• AppCleaner - Uninstall your apps easily. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Bartender - Organize your menu bar apps.
• Batch Image Resizer - Resize a large number of images quickly on your computer. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• BetterZip - A very capable and full-featured archive manager.
• ControlPlane - Automate running tasks based on where you are or what you do. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• DaisyDisk - Analyze disk usage and free up disk space.
• EtreCheck - Output system information and configuration to get more informed help from Apple support professionals. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Flotato - Use any web site as a beautiful Mac app.
• gfxCardStatus - Menu bar app to monitor and switch between integrated and discrete GPUs on MacBook Pro. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• iStat Menus - An advanced system monitor for your menubar.
• Jiffy - Discover and share the best GIFs on GIPHY. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Keka - Compress to and extract from many archive file formats. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Little Snitch - Protect your privacy.
• MenuMeters - A set of CPU, memory, disk, and network monitoring tools for macOS. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]
• Noti - Receive Android notifications on your mac (with PushBullet). ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Client - Remote Desktop Connection Client lets you connect from your Macintosh computer to a Windows-based computer.
• Strongbox - Secure Password Management for iOS and MacOS. Open Source. Compatible with KeePass and Password Safe. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]
• TeamViewer - Remotely control another computer.
• Ukelele - Unicode Keyboard Layout Editor. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Übersicht - Run system commands and display their output on your desktop as widgets. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• The Unarchiver - Unarchive many different kinds of archive files. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• 1Password - Password Manager and Secure Wallet.
• AnyBar - A menubar status indicator. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Artify - A macOS X application for bringing dedicatedly 18th century Arts to everyone. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• BeardedSpice - Control web based media players with the media keys found on Mac keyboards. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• ClipboardCleaner - Automatically removes text formatting from the clipboard. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• DisableMonitor - Easily disable or enable a monitor on your Mac. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Dozer - Hide MacOS menubar items. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Finicky - App that allows you to set rules that decide which browser is opened for every link. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Gray - Pick between the light appearance and the dark appearance on a per-app basis with the click of a button. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Helium - A floating browser window that allows you to watch media while you work. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• KeepingYouAwake - Menu bar utility that prevents Mac from going to sleep. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Knock - Unlock your Mac quickly and securely. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Mackup - Keep your application settings in sync. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Menubar Colors - Convenient access to the system color panel. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• MonitorControl - Control your display's brightness and volume on your Mac as if it was a native Apple Display. Use Apple Keyboard keys or custom shortcuts. Shows the native macOS OSDs. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]
• OnyX - Multifunction utility to verify disks and files, run cleaning and system maintenance tasks, configure hidden options and more. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• RDM - Easily set Mac Retina display to higher unsupported resolutions. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]
• ShiftIt - Managing windows size and position. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• SlowQuitApps - Prevent accidental Cmd-Q. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• TextBar - TextBar is a tiny but powerful app that lets you add any text to your MenuBar.
• LaunchControl - Create, manage and debug launchd services. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Burn - No-nonsense burning of Data/Audio/Video CDs and DVDs, including copying. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Media Converter - Simple (drag and drop) but advanced media conversion. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• SSH Tunnel - Manage your SSH tunnels, tightly integrated with macOS Keychain, secure and intuitive.
• CommandQ - Never accidentally quit an app again.
• APNGb - .apng image assembler/disassembler app. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• BitBar - Display output of any script to the menu bar. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Kawa - A better input source switcher with shortcuts. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Wineskin - Run Windows applications and games on your Mac. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Noizio - Ambient sound equalizer for relaxation or productivity.
• Notational Velocity - Store, retrieve and sync notes within a minimal GUI. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Site Sucker - Automatically download websites from the Internet.
• PureMac - Free and open-source macOS cleaner that removes system caches, Xcode junk, Homebrew cache, and more with no telemetry or network calls. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Boring Notch - Turns your MacBook notch into a dynamic hub with media controls, calendar integration, and more. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• MacPass - Password Manager. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Pulse - Native menu bar market tracker for stocks, cryptocurrencies, indices, ETFs, and portfolio P&L. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Sleepless - Menu bar utility that keeps your MacBook awake with the lid closed on battery, with a battery-floor auto-off. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Holeberry - A native macOS menu bar app to monitor and control your Pi-hole instances. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Paragon NTFS - World fastest NTFS driver.
• Equinox - Create macOS dynamic wallpapers. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Itsyhome - Control HomeKit and Home Assistant smart home devices from the menu bar. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Juicy - Custom battery alerts and battery health monitoring your Mac.
• Radio Silence - Simple to use firewall and network monitor.
• SaneBar - Native menu bar manager with quick reveal controls and Touch ID lock.

Video

• HandBrake - High performance video encoding and conversion tools with a nice GUI. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]
• mpv - Media player. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]
• Subler - Mux and tag MP4 files. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• IINA - Media player with a minimalist design. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Subtitlr - Drag and drop subititle download utility. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]
• Mac Classic Player - Media player driven by the keyboard, in the spirit of Media Player Classic. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]

Window Management

• Hammerspoon - Extremely powerful scripting engine for macOS. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
• Moom - Move and zoom windows, super light weight and customizable.
• Rectangle - Easily organize windows without using a mouse. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]