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24 alternatives to Brew Service Manager macOS

GUI Service Manager for HomeBrew (brew.sh)

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Brew Service Manager macOS launched in 2022; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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GitHub▲8
a macos menu bar application for managing homebrew services.
2024 · its alternatives →
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Homebrew 6.0.0▲1,481
Today, I’m proud to announce Homebrew 6.0.0. The most significant changes since 5.1.0 are a new tap trust security mechanism, the new faster, smaller, default internal Homebrew JSON API, sandboxing on Linux, better defaults informed by our user survey, many brew bundle improvements, improved performance and initial support for macOS 27 (Golden Gate). Happy to discuss any questions here!
Jun 2026 · brew.sh · its alternatives →
3BX
Brewer X, a native macOS client for Homebrew▲40
Hi HN! Like many of you, for my entire career I have relied on Homebrew to install all kinds of software on my Mac. That's why today I'm really excited to share a new app that my partner and I are building: Brewer X, a refreshing user interface for Homebrew. Brewer X is graphical interface that lives on top of Homebrew. Leveraging the power of native APIs improves the classic experience and unlocks new features. For example: • bulk actions are performed in parallel • syncing the entire library locally provides incredible search performances and the ability to query descriptions and other…
2024 · panini.house · its alternatives →
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Juice for macOS▲313
The missing Bluetooth manager for macOS you always wanted.
2019 · its alternatives →
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BrewComputer▲71
Create, adjust, calculate, brew, and share homebrew recipes
2021 · its alternatives →
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Taphouse▲10
Native macOS GUI for Homebrew.
Dec 2025 · taphouse.multimodalsolutions.gr · its alternatives →
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Coldbrew▲165
Bundle install your favorite macOS apps in 1 minute
2022 · its alternatives →
8
brew-browser▲9
The Homebrew GUI Mac users have been waiting for.
May 2026 · brew-browser.zerologic.com · its alternatives →
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Daily Grind▲270
Menubar time tracker for MacOS
2025 · vladlikh.com · its alternatives →
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Brewfather▲77
Powerful and easy to use tool for your brewing needs
2019 · its alternatives →
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Daytona▲522
Dev environment manager that makes you 2x more productive
2024 · its alternatives →
12
tea▲303
The Homebrew replacement from the maker of Homebrew
2023 · its alternatives →
13
Breww Beta for MacOS▲148
Super simple way to keep track of time spent on task
2025 · its alternatives →
14
Eggshell▲90
Simple BASH script manager for your Mac menubar
2018 · its alternatives →
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Applite – Clean Homebrew front end app for macOS built with SwiftUI▲280
2023 · aerolite.dev · its alternatives →
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Maker Goals Menubar▲137
Manage your goals from your desktop and support other makers
2019 · its alternatives →
17PF
Podman for macOS – A Front-End for Podman▲50
2021 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Taphouse▲120
The missing GUI for Homebrew
Jan 2026 · taphouse.multimodalsolutions.gr · its alternatives →
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FastBrew▲10
Homebrew made beautiful — GUI for macOS package management
2025 · fastbrew.app · its alternatives →
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macOS menu-bar manager for SSH port forwards▲45
is a tiny native macOS menu-bar app for local SSH port forwards. It has no external dependencies and runs natively.
Jul 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Autumn▲102
The macOS window manager for JavaScript hackers
2019 · its alternatives →
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Tappie▲4
Native Homebrew package manager GUI for macOS
Jun 2026 · empiricapps.com · its alternatives →
23
Manageyum 2.0▲184
A browser made precisely for your apps.
2017 · its alternatives →
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Port Manager▲126
Manage ports from your menu bar
2019 · its alternatives →

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