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coconutBattery alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded coconutBattery alternative is Stats (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.

coconutBattery compared with 4 alternatives: iStat Menus, Stats, AlDente and CleanMyMac.

coconutBattery has a free plan. Paid plans start at $13.99 one-time (coconutBattery Standard). 2 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
coconutBatteryThis toolFree plan · from $13.99 one-timeYesmacOS
iStat MenusFree trial · from $11.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
StatsFreeFreemacOS
AlDenteFree plan · from $13.99/yrYesmacOS
CleanMyMacFree trial · from $39.99/yrTrial onlymacOS

How each one differs from coconutBattery

  1. iStat Menus

    System monitor that lives in the Mac menu bar

    • iStat Menus starts at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes.
    • iStat Menus has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike coconutBattery.

    Suits: Mac users who want CPU, memory, network and temperature readings always visible

    iStat Menus vs coconutBatteryiStat Menus pricing and details

  2. Stats

    Free, open-source system monitor for the Mac menu bar

    • Stats is free.
    • Stats is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Mac users who want system readings in the menu bar without buying a license

    Stats vs coconutBatteryStats pricing and details

  3. AlDente

    Charge limiter and battery care app for MacBooks

    • AlDente starts at $13.99 / year, or $24.99 one-time for a lifetime license.

    Suits: MacBook owners who keep the laptop plugged in most of the day

    AlDente vs coconutBatteryAlDente pricing and details

  4. CleanMyMac

    Mac cleanup, malware removal and maintenance in one app

    • CleanMyMac starts at $39.99 / year on the US Mac App Store (MacPaw's site: from $3.33 / month).
    • CleanMyMac has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike coconutBattery.
    • CleanMyMac also covers disk cleanup.

    Suits: Mac owners who want cleanup, malware scanning and app removal in one app

    CleanMyMac vs coconutBatteryCleanMyMac pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in coconutBattery

  • Runs on macOS 12 Monterey or later; older versions of the app exist for older macOS.
  • Sold only from the vendor's site, not in any App Store.
  • Menu bar details, Wi-Fi support, the lifetime analyzer, advanced viewer and notifications need Plus.
  • The Standard edition covers version 4.x updates only.
coconutBattery pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to coconutBattery?

The alternatives to coconutBattery in this directory are iStat Menus, Stats, AlDente and CleanMyMac. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with coconutBattery.

Is there a free alternative to coconutBattery?

Yes. Stats is free to use. AlDente has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to coconutBattery?

Stats is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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