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Best free developer tools for Mac

Updated Nov 7, 2026, from what MacPip lists today.

Kurze Antwort

MacPip lists 10 free developer tools for Mac, and a person has checked 3 of them.All of them have a free version.4 davon verkaufen eine einmalige Lizenz.2 davon werden per Abo bezahlt.There is no single best free developer tool for everyone, so MacPip does not rank them.Wenn du sie kostenlos willst, fang mit Quotchi an.

Apps a person checked come first, newest check first. Never ordered by payment.

What these 10 apps offer, by their listings. An app can offer several, so the bars do not add up to 10.
Kostenlose Version10 von 10
Pay once4 von 10
Abo2 von 10
Native to Apple silicon5 von 10
Open Source3 von 10
Funktioniert offline1 von 10
Von einer Person geprüft3 von 10

Compared

AppWas es machtPreisKostenlos oder kostenpflichtigApple siliconOpen SourceGemacht vonGeprüft
QuotchiTrack Claude, Codex and Gemini limits from your menu barKostenlos, Pro $5 once (launch price)Kostenlose VersionEinmaligNicht angegebenNoThomas Kanze3. Nov.
Oh My AndroidFree ADB GUI and Android Emulator control panel for macOS.Kostenlos und Open SourceKostenlose VersionNicht angegebenJaAmirHossein Teymoori3. Nov.
SpaceWiseSpaceWise safely cleans developer disk clutter like node_modules and Docker caches.$7.99Kostenlose VersionEinmaligUniversalNoNicht angegeben30. Okt.
octoscopeA cross-platform terminal dashboard for your GitHub accountKostenlos und Open SourceKostenlose VersionJa, und auf Intel, sagt ihr MakerJaUndologAusstehend
LancettaA native macOS menu-bar app that tells you when and how to use Codex and Claude CodeKostenlosKostenlose VersionJa, und auf Intel, sagt ihr MakerNoUndologAusstehend
FinderGitA native macOS app that combines file browsing with Git intelligence.KostenlosKostenlose VersionJa, und auf Intel, sagt ihr MakerNoUndologAusstehend
Super High FivesAn open-source colour picker app for macOSKostenlos und Open SourceKostenlose VersionEinmaligNicht angegebenJaNicht angegebenAusstehend
Nexus ShellNative SSH terminal, SFTP and DockerBasic SSH free; Pro: see website/AppleKostenlose VersionEinmaligAboJa, nur Apple silicon, sagt ihr MakerNoNexus Shell, AI-assisted marketingAusstehend
PriceCopilotPPP-based App Store pricing for apps, IAPs and subscriptionsFreemium, optional Pro upgradeKostenlose VersionAboNicht angegebenNoHapDataAusstehend
GanderOne Quick Look app for every file a developer opensKostenlosKostenlose VersionJa, und auf Intel, sagt ihr MakerNoNicht angegebenAusstehend

The apps, one by one

Quotchi

Track Claude, Codex and Gemini limits from your menu bar

Kostenlose VersionPay onceGeprüft 3. Nov.
Quotchi on a Mac

From its maker: Quotchi keeps Claude Code, Codex and optional Gemini usage visible in the Mac menu bar. It shows remaining limits, reset times and which tool has room, with widgets, alerts at custom thresholds and an optional run-out estimate.

Preis
Kostenlos, Pro $5 once (launch price)
Needs
macOS 14 oder neuer
Its maker says it replaces
iStat Menus, Stats

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SpaceWise

SpaceWise safely cleans developer disk clutter like node_modules and Docker caches.

Kostenlose VersionPay onceGeprüft 30. Okt.
SpaceWise on a Mac

From its maker: SpaceWise safely cleans developer disk clutter: node_modules, Docker caches, Xcode DerivedData, and AI models for macOS and Windows.

Angebot
50% off Lifetime Pro, until Nov 15
Preis
$7.99
Needs
macOS 11 Big Sur oder neuer
Its maker says it replaces
CleanMyMac, DaisyDisk, DevClean, Diskbuddy

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octoscope

A cross-platform terminal dashboard for your GitHub account

Kostenlose VersionApple siliconOpen Source
octoscope on a Mac
Gemacht von UndologWebsiteOn X

From its maker: A cross-platform terminal dashboard for your GitHub account, profile, social, activity, languages, repo health and network at a glance, auto-refreshed. Written in Go with BubbleTea.

Preis
Kostenlos und Open Source

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Lancetta

A native macOS menu-bar app that tells you when and how to use Codex and Claude Code

Kostenlose VersionApple silicon
Lancetta on a Mac
Gemacht von UndologWebsiteOn X

Lancetta reads the quota of Codex and Claude Code and tells you when to push on, slow down or switch. It is a free, native menu bar app for macOS 15 Sequoia or later.

Preis
Kostenlos
Needs
macOS 15 Sequoia oder neuer

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FinderGit

A native macOS app that combines file browsing with Git intelligence.

Kostenlose VersionApple silicon
FinderGit on a Mac
Gemacht von UndologWebsiteOn X

From its maker: A native macOS app that combines file browsing with Git intelligence. See branch, status, changes, and diffs for all your repositories at a glance.

Preis
Kostenlos
Needs
macOS 15 Sequoia oder neuer

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Nexus Shell

Native SSH terminal, SFTP and Docker

Kostenlose VersionPay onceAboApple silicon
Nexus Shell on a Mac

From its maker: Native SSH workspace for Apple Silicon Macs, macOS 14.2+. - Tabbed SSH terminals and saved connections - Local/remote SFTP files and remote editing - Docker/Compose management and live server monitoring Basic SSH is free for personal non-commercial use; broader tools need Pro/trial.

Preis
Basic SSH free; Pro: see website/Apple

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PriceCopilot

PPP-based App Store pricing for apps, IAPs and subscriptions

Kostenlose VersionAbo
PriceCopilot on a Mac
Gemacht von HapDataApp Store

From its maker: PriceCopilot - PPP App Pricing for IAPs & Subscriptions Manage App Store Connect pricing, in-app purchases, subscriptions, offers, and offer codes across 175 markets from a native Mac workspace. ---------- Your app is ready for a global launch.

Preis
Freemium, optional Pro upgrade
Needs
macOS 14 Sonoma oder neuer

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Gander

One Quick Look app for every file a developer opens

Kostenlose VersionApple silicon
Gander on a Mac

From its maker: Gander is a Quick Look extension for macOS. Select a file in Finder and press Space to preview Markdown with Mermaid diagrams, JSON, JSONC and JSON Lines, CSV and TSV, XML, SQL, SQLite databases, Jupyter notebooks, logs, .env files, YAML, TOML, code and archives.

Preis
Kostenlos
Needs
macOS 15 Sequoia oder neuer
Its maker says it replaces
QLMarkdown, Peek, Syntax Highlight (QLColorCode), Quick Look Pro

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Welche du nehmen solltest

What to look for

Achte auf aktuelle Updates, Builds für Apple silicon und darauf, ob sich das Tool ohne manuelle Schritte installieren und aktualisieren lässt.

Fragen

What is the best free developer tool for Mac?

There is no single best one for everyone. MacPip lists 10: Quotchi, Oh My Android, SpaceWise, octoscope, Lancetta, FinderGit, Super High Fives, Nexus Shell, PriceCopilot, Gander. If you want it free, look at Quotchi. If you would rather pay once than subscribe, look at SpaceWise. If you want open source code, look at Oh My Android.

Which free developer tools for Mac have a one-time price?

Mit Einmalkauf-Option, damit du ein Abo vermeiden kannst: Quotchi, SpaceWise, Super High Fives, Nexus Shell.

Which free developer tools run natively on Apple silicon?

Nach Angabe der Maker oder nach unserer Prüfung: octoscope, Lancetta, FinderGit, Nexus Shell, Gander.

Which free developer tools has a person checked?

Jede hat einen datierten Bericht auf ihrer Seite: Quotchi, Oh My Android, SpaceWise.

Wie sortiert MacPip diese Apps?

Apps, die eine Person geprüft hat, kommen zuerst, die neueste Prüfung vorn, danach der Rest nach Datum des Hinzufügens. Bezahlung ändert die Reihenfolge nie, und gesponserte Zeilen sind gekennzeichnet und getrennt.

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