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24 alternatives to sudo with Touch ID support

perform root commands using Touch ID on new Macbooks

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

1. 1
   A fork of sudo with Touch ID support▲347

   A fork of `sudo` with Touch ID support. Contribute to mattrajca/sudo-touchid development by creating an account on GitHub.

   2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   sudo-touchid▲13

   Permanent TouchID support for sudo.

   2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   MacID▲204

   Unlock your Mac with Touch ID

   2015 · macid.co · its alternatives →

4. 4
   SeKey: An SSH Agent for OS X, Using Secure Enclave and TouchID, in Rust▲169

   Use Touch ID / Secure Enclave for SSH Authentication! - sekey/sekey

   2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   FingerKey▲158

   Unlock your Mac with your iPhone TouchID

   2014 · resulttogel89.click · its alternatives →

6. 6
   AuthKit▲90

   Add passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID auth into Siri Shortcuts!

   2020 · authkit.burrito.software · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Mac CLi▲226

   OS X command line tools for developers

   2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Sol▲173

   Open source macOS command palette

   2022 · github.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   PocketCorder▲273

   Remote control your mac from smartphone

   Dec 2025 · pc.shingoirie.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Paw 3▲336

    The most advanced API tool for Mac

    2016 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Swish▲410

    The missing gesture layer for macOS.

    2019 · highlyopinionated.co · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Maccess▲199

    Your Mac, in your pocket — trackpad, screen, and AI

    Aug 2026 · maccess.io · its alternatives →

13. 13
    KeyTouch▲224

    Lock & unlock your Mac via TouchID on your phone

    2015 · usekeytouch.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Pawvis▲101

    Control your Mac via camera & train gestures, local & FOSS

    Aug 2026 · pawvis.app · its alternatives →

15. 15
    iTerm2▲143

    Mac OS Terminal Replacement

    2014 · iterm2.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Touch Bar Simulator▲226

    The macOS Touch Bar Simulator as a standalone app

    2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Bee for MacOS▲168

    Stunning Native Interface to JIRA, GitHub and Manuscript

    2018 · neat.io · its alternatives →

18. 18
    TermHere▲147

    “Open Terminal Here” shortcut for Finder

    2016 · hashbang.productions · its alternatives →

19. 19
    BetterTouchTool▲130

    Free OS X app to configure custom gestures for your trackpad

    2014 · boastr.net · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Remodex▲183

    Control Codex on your iPhone

    Apr 2026 · remodex.site · its alternatives →

21. 21
    OwnClip▲104

    Native macOS screen recorder with local-first AI privacy

    Jun 2026 · ownclip.io · its alternatives →

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    Snap Deck HQ▲77

    Everything you need in one native macOS command bar

    Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Sudo▲81

    Programmable cards for developers

    2022 · sudo.africa · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Pass Quick Access▲80

    Native quick access and SSH agent for Proton Pass for macOS

    Jun 2026 · bsramin.github.io · its alternatives →

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