Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to OptionSpace

Insanely fast access to any menu item, in any app. No mouse.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. OptionSpace launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1
Upspace▲167
A tiny menu bar uploader for Dropbox
2016 · hello.upspace.co · its alternatives →
2
Captain▲191
A Docker menu bar app for Mac
2017 · getcaptain.co · its alternatives →
3
Space Drop▲87
A better drag & drop for Mac
2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
4
ExtraBar▲152
Hey Hacker News The ones that know me here know that I am a productivity geek. After DockFlow to manage my Dock and ExtraDock, which gives me more space to manage my apps and files, I decided to tackle the macOS big boss: the menu bar. I spend ~40% of my day context-switching between apps — Zoom meetings, Slack channels, Code projects, and Figma designs. My macOS menu bar has too many useless icons I almost never use. So I thought to myself, how can I use this area to improve my workflows? Most solutions (Bartender, Ice) require screen recording permissions, and did not really solve my…
Dec 2025 · extrabar.app · its alternatives →
5
Surfdeck▲125
Your tabs, within reach.
Aug 2026 · surfdeck.app · its alternatives →
6
Hyperfocused▲148
Deep work menubar app for macOS
2023 · hyperfocused.app · its alternatives →
7
DockX▲232
Everything on dock & menu bar
2023 · dockx.app · its alternatives →
8
EasyFinder▲108
Mac menu bar app to help access your important files fast
2019 · easyfinderapp.com · its alternatives →
9
Power Menu for Finder▲334
The workflow enhancing Finder extension for Mac
2018 · fiplab.com · its alternatives →
10
Better Window Manager▲233
A tiny window management app for the Mac
2015 · its alternatives →
11
TermBar▲199
Your terminal in your Mac menubar
2017 · its alternatives →
12
Revisions 2.0▲110
A Mac menubar app to view all your dropbox activity
2015 · its alternatives →
13
Spaces for macOS▲127
Declutter & organize ur workspace on macOS in 1-single click
2024 · spacesformac.xyz · its alternatives →
14
Workspaces▲163
Your things well-organized. Ready to open with one click.
2017 · apptorium.com · its alternatives →
15
Workspaces 2▲131
The workspace organising app for Mac
2020 · apptorium.com · its alternatives →
16
FlashSpace – fast, open-source, macOS Spaces replacement▲255
I've recently launched a new open-source project aimed at enhancing the experience of switching between Spaces/workspaces on macOS. The built-in Spaces feature is often slow and unfriendly. This project is designed to boost your productivity :). Enjoy!
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
17
Surf▲86
Access any website or web app from menu bar/floating window
2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
18
AnyDrop▲81
A rapid content processor in your mac menu bar
2019 · yuanjoy.com · its alternatives →
19
OptionV▲66
MacOS menubar clipboard manager
Apr 2026 · optionv.app · its alternatives →
20
Quick Access▲112
Organise files in the Mac menu bar
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
21
SpaceLauncher for Mac▲178
Hold spacebar while pressing a key to launch/switch apps
2017 · spacelauncherapp.com · its alternatives →
22
Meteorite▲134
A minimal & frictionless menu bar notetaker for macOS
Feb 2026 · trymeteorite.com · its alternatives →
23
QuickCMD▲109
Your favorite commands now in your MacOS menu bar
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
24
My Drawer▲96
Open source, intelligent sidebar for MacOS
Feb 2026 · mydrawer.furkanksl.com · its alternatives →

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