LaunchBar vs TG Pro

LaunchBar7.3Visit TG Pro6.7Visit

Higher score LaunchBar #4 in Menu Bar Apps 7.3/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit LaunchBar

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TG Pro #8 in Menu Bar Apps 6.7/10 Free plan · paid from $10 · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit TG Pro

• LaunchBar fits best

  Mac users needing mature launcher automation

• TG Pro fits best

  Mac users wanting fan and temperature controls

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Side by side

Feature	LaunchBar 7.3/10 Visit ↗	TG Pro 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.3	6.7
Ranking	#4 in Menu Bar Apps	#8 in Menu Bar Apps
Best for	Mac users needing mature launcher automation	Mac users wanting fan and temperature controls
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	$10one-time
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Free trial length	30 days	14 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	macOS	macOS
Integrations	20 integrations	1 integrations
Features LaunchBar 0/3 · TG Pro 3/3
Keyboard shortcuts	Not published	✓ (best)
Automation support	Not published	✓ (best)
Intel Mac support	Not published	✓ (best)
Specs
macOS versions	Not published	macOS 10.13 High Sierra through macOS 26 Tahoe
Primary function	Not published	Monitor
Menu bar items	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Adaptive search spans apps, documents, bookmarks and indexed files Combines clipboard history, file operations, web searches and media controls Supports scripts, Automator workflows, shell commands and many Mac apps	Monitors temperatures across CPU, GPU, battery, drives, and other components Offers manual fan control and configurable automatic fan rules Free plan includes features except hardware diagnostics
Cons	Runs on macOS only Family License is non-commercial and limited to one household Free mode includes occasional breaks	Hardware diagnostics require the paid license The license covers up to three personal Macs or one business Mac Its scope is limited to monitoring and controlling Mac hardware
Our verdict	LaunchBar is a keyboard-driven launcher and productivity utility for Mac users who want one command surface for applications, files, bookmarks and everyday actions. Its adaptive abbreviation search works across indexed items, while… Read the review →	TG Pro brings Mac temperature and fan information into a menu bar dropdown, with a detailed main window for closer inspection. It monitors components including the CPU, GPU, logic board, drives, and battery, and can show fan speeds,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• LaunchBar — where it wins

  • Adaptive search spans apps, documents, bookmarks and indexed files
  • Combines clipboard history, file operations, web searches and media controls
  • Supports scripts, Automator workflows, shell commands and many Mac apps

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs on macOS only
  • Family License is non-commercial and limited to one household
  • Free mode includes occasional breaks

• TG Pro — where it wins

  • Monitors temperatures across CPU, GPU, battery, drives, and other components
  • Offers manual fan control and configurable automatic fan rules
  • Free plan includes features except hardware diagnostics

  Where it doesn't

  • Hardware diagnostics require the paid license
  • The license covers up to three personal Macs or one business Mac
  • Its scope is limited to monitoring and controlling Mac hardware

• LaunchBar7.3/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A broad Mac launcher for search, files, clipboard, commands and automation.

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• TG Pro6.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $10 · 14-day trial

  A focused macOS utility for sensor monitoring, alerts, and fan control.

  Visit TG ProFull verdict →