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24 alternatives to OverSight

Monitor your Mac's mic, webcam and webcam processes

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

1. 1
   Oversight▲141

   Get notified when an app accesses your Mac's camera or mic

   2019 · objective-see.org · its alternatives →

2. 2
   SpyCam▲132

   Mac menu bar camera app that detects motion + records video

   2024 · spycam.app · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Hand Mirror for Mac▲191

   A one-click camera check, right from the menu bar

   2020 · handmirror.app · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Loading▲205

   See when apps are using your network in your Mac menubar

   2015 · bonzaiapps.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Background Music▲218

   Control the audio on your Mac apps from the menu bar

   2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   FreshBackMac▲158

   Fresh backgrounds for your Mac from multiple sources

   2016 · arkanath.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Screen Flow▲116

   Screen recording and editing for Mac

   2014 · telestream.net · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Zight▲203

   Record videos/GIFs from the menu bar, with all new features!

   2016 · getcloudapp.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Shifty▲165

   More control over macOS Night Shift

   2017 · shifty.natethompson.io · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Displays▲112

    The complete toolbox to manage your monitors

    2016 · jibapps.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Later Mac Reminders▲137

    Create quick reminders with presets

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Soundbar▲213

    A lightweight SoundCloud player for Mac

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Pearl▲121

    See yourself in your Mac's menu bar

    2016 · thnkdev.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Camera Preview▲122

    Preview your webcam and take photos

    2024 · sindresorhus.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Hacker Menu▲75

    Check Hacker News from your Mac menu bar

    2015 · hackermenu.io · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Waiting List▲131

    Create (and view) countdown timers in your Mac Menu Bar

    2017 · waitinglist.site · its alternatives →

17. 17
    WiFi Signal▲76

    Monitor and troubleshoot your Wi-Fi connection

    2017 · intuitibits.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    MenuBar Stats▲173

    Advanced Mac system monitor right from the menu bar

    2017 · seense.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Thyme▲117

    Mac menubar timer

    2015 · joaomoreno.github.io · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Unclutter▲192

    Access notes, files & pasteboard clips quickly on your Mac

    2015 · unclutterapp.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Go for Gmail▲151

    Check your Gmail from your Mac menu bar

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Capto▲179

    A powerful new screen recorder and editor

    2016 · globaldelight.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Hazel▲241

    Automated organization for your Mac

    2014 · noodlesoft.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    App Reports▲71

    Mac tool to view an app's detailed information

    2017 · 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 →