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

Stats is free to use. 2 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
StatsThis toolFreeFreemacOS
iStat MenusFree trial · from $11.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
SwiftBarFreeFreemacOS
CleanMyMacFree trial · from $39.99/yrTrial onlymacOS
AlDenteFree plan · from $13.99/yrYesmacOS

How each one differs from Stats

  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. Stats is free.
    • Stats has a free plan. iStat Menus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • iStat Menus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Stats is open source, according to its own site.

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

    iStat Menus vs StatsiStat Menus pricing and details

  2. SwiftBar

    Open-source tool that puts script output in the Mac menu bar

    • SwiftBar is free. Stats is free.
    • Stats also covers system monitor.

    Suits: Mac users comfortable writing shell, Python or other scripts

    SwiftBar vs StatsSwiftBar pricing and details

  3. 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). Stats is free.
    • Stats has a free plan. CleanMyMac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • CleanMyMac can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Stats is open source, according to its own site.
    • CleanMyMac also covers disk cleanup.

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

    CleanMyMac vs StatsCleanMyMac pricing and details

  4. AlDente

    Charge limiter and battery care app for MacBooks

    • AlDente starts at $13.99 / year, or $24.99 one-time for a lifetime license. Stats is free.
    • AlDente can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Stats is open source, according to its own site.

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

    AlDente vs StatsAlDente pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Stats

  • macOS only. It supports macOS 12 Monterey and newer, and beta versions of macOS are not supported.
  • Fan control is in legacy mode and receives no updates or fixes.
  • The Sensors and Bluetooth modules are the least efficient; the developer says disabling them can cut the app's CPU use by up to 50% in some cases.
  • It is maintained by a solo developer, and the FAQ points users with problems to the project's GitHub issues.
Stats pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Stats?

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

Is there a free alternative to Stats?

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

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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