Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Packara
Sign, notarize & ship macOS DMGs in one click
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 2 we have checked on their own sites, 2 of them free or with a free tier.
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I kept copying the same shell script between projects every time I needed to ship a Mac app. It wrapped codesign, hdiutil, notarytool, and stapler into one flow. Eventually I turned it into a proper app. Packara runs the full pipeline in sequence with live log output at every stage. Notarization credentials stay in Keychain and are never passed as CLI arguments. There's a 7-day trial, $9.99 one-time after that. Site: https://packara.techfixpro.net
Mar 2026 · its alternatives →
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Gravity DMG▲86Sign, notarize, & design DMG packages for your macOS apps
Feb 2026 · gravitydmg.com · its alternatives →
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Buildrrr▲295The Easiest Way To Create Custom Branded DMG Files
2025 · offfwhite.design · its alternatives →
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create-dmg▲282Create a good-looking DMG for your macOS app in seconds
2017 · github.com · its alternatives →
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DMGBuilder▲111macOS application to create dmg installer for your Mac app
2025 · appsformacs.eu · its alternatives →
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Hey there! I just released the first version of a project I’ve been working on solves a very specific problem that perhaps only I have. I welcome any and all feedback, even if you just want to drop in to say that this is a hot piece of garbage!
2023 · github.com · its alternatives →
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ExtraBar▲152Hey 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 →
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NoMac.app▲136The publishing pipeline built for AI agents: build signed iOS releases, push to TestFlight, and submit to the App Store — no Mac, no Xcode.
Jul 2026 · nomac.app · its alternatives →
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Dictlyfree tier, from $29.99/mo▲240TL;DR: I built a native macOS dictation app that transcribes locally and instantly. Text appears as you speak (measured ~100 ms first‑character latency). No accounts, no servers, no tracking. Links: • Website: https://dictly.app • Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/de/app/dictly-no-keys-just-clarity/id... • Free download; optional Pro tier (pipelines, unlimited history, etc.) What it does Real‑time transcription — streaming text while you talk, not after you stop. Quick‑Capture Overlay (macOS) — global hotkey, drop text into any app/field.…
Oct 2025 · dictly.app · its alternatives →
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This is a project I've been working on since the start of Covid-19. I built an app so that I don't have to put data into online tools like JWT debugger, JSON formatter, URL decoder, etc... https://devutils.app The app works entirely offline and is open-source. I'm selling the pre-built version of the app to earn some revenue for my time. If you want to try the app but can't afford the price or don't have XCode to build the app, drop me an email (my profile), I'll be happy to provide you a free build. I would love to hear all the feedback/suggestions. Thanks!
2020 · its alternatives →
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Apparency 3.0▲169Quick look if an OS X Installer package is safe
2025 · mothersruin.com · its alternatives →
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ModelHub▲317The missing menu bar app for local LLMs on Mac.
May 2026 · studio.consciousengines.com · its alternatives →
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Glint▲107Claude Code activity, right where you want it.
Jun 2026 · glint.binarybeam.net · its alternatives →
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Claudy▲163A proper home for Claude Code — multi-session, multi-account
May 2026 · claudy.markg.app · its alternatives →
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Find, install, update and remove Mac apps in one click. Thousands of apps in one place. Free and open source.
2023 · aerolite.dev · its alternatives →
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Claudoscope▲106Browse, search & track costs across Claude Code sessions
Apr 2026 · claudoscope.com · its alternatives →
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The most detailed and accurate macOS UI Kit for Sketch 💎
2021 · macos-uikit.xyz · its alternatives →
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Proxee▲106Build on your Mac. See it live on your iPhone. View and test your page as you build and never miss mobile UI bugs again.
Jun 2026 · proxee.dev · its alternatives →
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Local transcripts with speaker labels, timestamps, + export
Dec 2025 · whispersnapper.com · its alternatives →
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Hello HN, I've been working on this project for a while, and it has been in an "open" beta for some time. I finally believe it's ready for its first release. I hope you like it. Here are some potential questions that may arise: 1. How does it compare to LM Studio? It's likely that if you're already using LM Studio, you'll continue to do so. This project is designed to be more user-friendly. 2. Is it open-source? No, it is not. 3. Does it use any open-source libraries? Yes, it uses llama.cpp and a few others, as indicated in the license information included with the application. 4. Why is not…
2023 · avapls.com · its alternatives →
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Scapefree tier, from $9.99/mo▲59Hey HN, we've been using Claude Code daily for months, and built Scape to fix our biggest pain point: managing multiple worktrees quickly & reducing the mental load of switching between them quickly. What we built: Scape is a macOS menu bar app that sits on top of Claude Code and gives you: - One-click worktrees: click a button, get a new git worktree with a Claude session already working on it. Develop in parallel without leaving your current branch. - Toolkit: per-session actions like "Create PR", "Commit & Push", "Run & Fix Tests." Add your own with bash scripts or prompts. -…
23d ago · scape.work · its alternatives →
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