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24 alternatives to MuteBar

A macOS app to mute your microphone entirely on your system

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. MuteBar launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Mutify▲70

   Use a shortcut on any Mac device to mute your microphone

   2019 · mutify.app · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Unclack for macOS▲240

   Automatically mute your keyboard while typing

   2021 · unclack.app · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Mute Me▲137

   A simple Touch Bar app to mute/unmute your microphone

   2017 · muteme.pixelpoint.io · its alternatives →

4. 4UA
   Unclack – a macOS app that mutes your microphone while you type▲279

   Unclack is the small but mighty Mac utility that mutes your keyboard while you type!

   2021 · unclack.app · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Mic Drop 2.0▲145

   Mute your mic in any app—with your AirPods

   2024 · getmicdrop.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   CapslockMute▲179

   The fastest way to mute yourself on video calls

   Jan 2026 · capslockmute.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   müteme▲94

   A free Zoom mute button for Mac

   2020 · mutesync.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   TalkTastic for macOS▲520

   Context-aware voice keyboard for any app

   2024 · talktastic.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Airbounce for Mac▲230

   One magic button for easier calls

   2024 · airbounce.co · its alternatives →

10. 10
    AudioPriorityBar▲217

    Priority-based audio switching for macOS menu bar

    Dec 2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Silence Me▲2

    One key to mute your mic. Without all the bugs of Shush

    Jul 2026 · silenceme.hibiscus.buzz · its alternatives →

12. 12
    MuteDeck▲79

    Control your Zoom (and other) meetings like a rockstar

    2022 · mutedeck.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Speakmac▲190

    The offline dictation macOS should have had

    Nov 2025 · speakmac.app · its alternatives →

14. 14
    AutoMute▲99

    Silence your Mac automatically in class or at the office

    2015 · lorenzo45.github.io · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Relax▲98

    Mutes your internal speakers when disconnecting headphones 🎧

    2018 · dangercove.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    LocalClicky▲127

    Control your Mac with your voice locally

    Jun 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    AutoMute – Automatically mute your MacBook when you get to school/work▲15

    Mute or unmute your MacBook based on your current Wi-Fi network - Lorenzo45/AutoMute

    2015 · github.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    MutePad▲5

    MutePad - The Ultimate Microphone Toggle

    Dec 2025 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Soundbar▲213

    A lightweight SoundCloud player for Mac

    2016 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Mutify▲86

    Your remote meeting partner

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    MicCheck▲110

    Be aware when your microphone is active in the background

    2020 · amardeep.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Auto Mute▲7

    automatically mute the volume on sleep

    2020 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Background Music▲218

    Control the audio on your Mac apps from the menu bar

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    VolumeHub▲195

    Per-app volume control for macOS with no driver installs

    Feb 2026 · volumehub.app · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →