Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Mole

A lightweight Windows panic-button utility.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

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Mole – an open source tool to easily create ssh tunnels▲142
Easily create SSH tunnels.
2018 · davrodpin.github.io · its alternatives →
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Mole▲28
A native Mac maintenance app that shows before it cleans
Aug 2026 · mole.fit · its alternatives →
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NothingHere▲297
A MacOS panic button where one key press cleans your screen
Mar 2026 · solee0524.github.io · its alternatives →
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Muzzle▲1,120
Silence embarrassing notifications while screensharing
2017 · muzzleapp.com · its alternatives →
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HiddenVM – Use any desktop OS without leaving a trace▲429
HiddenVM — Use any desktop OS without leaving a trace. - aforensics/HiddenVM
2020 · github.com · its alternatives →
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A simple Unix-like operating system that runs Doom▲233
A Simple Unix-like operating system. Contribute to ozkl/soso development by creating an account on GitHub.
2019 · github.com · its alternatives →
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PanicMode▲82
Protect your screen in public with one shortcut
May 2026 · panicmode.app · its alternatives →
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Vet – A tool for safely running remote shell scripts▲89
vet — A safer way to run remote scripts.
2025 · getvet.sh · its alternatives →
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Mole – Deep clean and optimize your Mac▲6
🐹 Clean, uninstall, analyze, optimize, and monitor your Mac. Free open-source CLI, plus a native Mac app. - tw93/Mole
Dec 2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Nomouse▲228
2017 · github.com · its alternatives →
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PanicLock – Close your MacBook lid disable TouchID –> password unlock▲265
I wrote this after the case of a Washington Post reporter, Hannah Natanson, was compelled to unlock her computer with her fingerprint. This resulted in access to her Desktop Signal on her computer, revealing sources and their conversations. https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/washington-post-raid-pro... Edit: I've a lot more details about the legality and precedence on the apps landing page https://paniclock.github.io/
Apr 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
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MOS▲98
A lightweight tool used to smooth scrolling
2020 · mos.caldis.me · its alternatives →
13
Command E▲147
Blazing-fast search for your cloud & computer
2020 · its alternatives →
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Buttercup▲195
Free & open-source password manager for Windows/Mac/Linux
2017 · buttercup.pw · its alternatives →
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Dory▲197
An app switcher for people who can’t remember shortcuts
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Hyperfine – a command-line benchmarking tool▲126
A command-line benchmarking tool. Contribute to sharkdp/hyperfine development by creating an account on GitHub.
2018 · github.com · its alternatives →
17
Mousio Hint▲85
Keyboard shortcuts for everything on screen
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
18
Casilla▲79
A simple and beautiful way to hide running applications
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
19
A smarter Unix shell and scripting environment▲142
A smarter shell and scripting environment with advanced features designed for usability, safety and productivity (eg smarter DevOps tooling) - lmorg/murex
2023 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Muzzle▲72
Silence embarrassing notifications while screensharing
2018 · muzzleapp.com · its alternatives →
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Hyperfine – a command-line benchmarking tool▲96
A command-line benchmarking tool. Contribute to sharkdp/hyperfine development by creating an account on GitHub.
2019 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Delux Navee▲171
An ergonomic mouse for long-term comfort
2018 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
23
Charmstone▲126
The quicker switcher launcher for macOS
2021 · charmstone.app · its alternatives →
24
Feather CMS▲142
A modern content management system on top of Swift & Vapor.
2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

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