Community-built manager
Thaw
Thaw is the closest direct Bartender alternative in this list. It hides and reveals existing menu bar items, lets you search for an item by name, and can switch layouts based on your display, Space, or Focus mode.
Thaw is the successor to Ice. It is free, open source, and actively developed.
- Standout feature:
- Profiles, triggers, search, and hotkeys in an actively maintained open-source app.
- Price:
- Free and open source
- Best for:
- People who prefer open-source software and community-driven development.