Seiton vs UsageBeacon
Two menu bar apps, using only what is on their listings and our check reports. We do not pick a winner, and nobody can pay to change this page.
| SSeiton |  UsageBeacon | |
|---|---|---|
| In their words | Menu bar manager for Mac that hides, sorts and searches your menu bar icons | See your remaining Cursor, Claude, and Codex usage budgets right in the Mac menu bar. |
| How people pay | One-time | Free version |
| Built with | Not stated | Native |
| Maker | CanonForge | David Cohen |
| Launched | Directory only | Directory only |
| Checked by a person | Check pending | Check pending |
| Requires | macOS 26 or later | macOS 14 or later |
| Alternative to | Bartender | Not stated |
About Seiton
Seiton keeps a crowded Mac menu bar under control. Icons you rarely use go behind a divider and come back with one click, and you can sort everything into three sections. There's a Bar panel for hidden items, menu bar search, and adjustable icon spacing. It works fully offline....
About UsageBeacon
Your AI usage. Always in sight. UsageBeacon turns Cursor, Claude, and Codex usage into clear remaining percentages, budgets, and reset windows—right on your Mac.