SaneBar vs Dozer

SaneBar8.9Visit DDozer7.9Visit

Higher score SaneBar #3 in Menu Bar Customization Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 7 features Visit SaneBar

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D Dozer #8 in Menu Bar Customization Software 7.9/10 Open source ✓ 4 of 7 features Visit Dozer

• SaneBar fits best

  Free users wanting polished organization

• Dozer fits best

  Users wanting minimal two-group hiding

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Side by side

Feature	SaneBar 8.9/10 Visit ↗	DDozer 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	7.9
Ranking	#3 in Menu Bar Customization Software	#8 in Menu Bar Customization Software
Best for	Free users wanting polished organization	Users wanting minimal two-group hiding
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free	Open source
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	macOS	macOS
Support	Email	Community
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features SaneBar 6/7 · Dozer 4/7
Hide menu items	✓	✓
Rearrange items	✓	✓
Group menu items	✓	✓
Custom menu items	Not checked yet	—
Keyboard shortcuts	✓	✓
Multiple displays	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Notch support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Hides, reveals, searches, and organizes menu bar icons Includes profiles, triggers, hotkeys, protection, and automation Free, MIT licensed, with no subscription or license key	Supports hiding, showing, grouping, and rearranging menu bar icons Offers keyboard shortcuts, automatic hiding, and configurable hide delays Open-source macOS app with Homebrew Cask and manual installation options
Cons	Designed for macOS rather than cross-platform use Focuses on menu bar organization, not broader desktop customization Its integrations center on Apple Shortcuts, Bartender, and Ice	macOS only, with support requiring macOS 10.13 or later Does not provide custom menu items Notch and multiple-display support are not documented
Our verdict	SaneBar is a free, open-source menu bar manager for macOS users who want more control over crowded menu bars. It hides and reveals selected icons, keeps chosen items visible, and provides an Icon Panel or second menu bar view for accessing… Read the review →	Dozer is an open-source macOS utility for hiding and organizing status bar icons. It suits users who want a cleaner menu bar without adding custom menu items or broader customization features. Icons can be placed into one or two groups… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• SaneBar — where it wins

  • Hides, reveals, searches, and organizes menu bar icons
  • Includes profiles, triggers, hotkeys, protection, and automation
  • Free, MIT licensed, with no subscription or license key

  Where it doesn't

  • Designed for macOS rather than cross-platform use
  • Focuses on menu bar organization, not broader desktop customization
  • Its integrations center on Apple Shortcuts, Bartender, and Ice

• Dozer — where it wins

  • Supports hiding, showing, grouping, and rearranging menu bar icons
  • Offers keyboard shortcuts, automatic hiding, and configurable hide delays
  • Open-source macOS app with Homebrew Cask and manual installation options

  Where it doesn't

  • macOS only, with support requiring macOS 10.13 or later
  • Does not provide custom menu items
  • Notch and multiple-display support are not documented

• SaneBar8.9/10 · Free plan

  A capable free option for organizing crowded Mac menu bars.

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• DDozer7.9/10 · Open source

  A focused macOS utility for hiding, grouping, and rearranging menu bar icons.

  Visit DozerFull verdict →