Productivity Apps for Mac
Mac apps that help you write, plan, take notes, manage tasks and stay focused throughout the workday.
What Are Mac Productivity Apps?
Productivity apps for Mac cover note-taking, task management, writing, calendars, launchers and focus tools. They shape how you capture ideas and get work done every day.
How to Choose a Productivity App
Pick tools that match your workflow instead of forcing you into theirs. Native macOS apps usually launch faster, integrate with system shortcuts and feel better in daily use.
Productivity Apps
Adium
Free instant messaging application for Mac OS X.
FreeAffine
Affine is the next-generation collaborative knowledge base for professionals.
Open SourceAgenda
Date-focused note taking app for both planning and documenting your projects.
See websiteAgent Teams AI
Open-source desktop app for coordinating autonomous AI coding agents through team messaging, task boards, and code review.
Open SourceAgenttrace
Local-first TUI for inspecting AI coding agent sessions, costs, tokens, latency, tool failures, health, and diffs.
Open SourceAI Novel Writer
Open-source AI writing workspace for organizing characters, worldbuilding, outlines, chapters, review, and revision in one novel project.
Open SourceAiko
High-quality on-device transcription.
FreeAirmail
Fast email client.
See websiteAnytype
Local-first note-taking and knowledge management app.
FreeAppFlowy
Open-source alternative to Notion.
Open SourceApple On-Device OpenAI
Runs Apple on-device models behind an OpenAI-compatible API.
Open SourceAppleAi
Access multiple AI assistants from your menu bar with one shortcut.
Open SourceAQBot
Open-source desktop AI workspace for multi-provider chat, agent workflows, knowledge bases, MCP tools, and an OpenAI-compatible API gateway.
Open SourceArchimedes
Native macOS Markdown editor geared toward mathematical writing with inline LaTeX support.
See websiteAtomic Agent
Local-first CLI and TUI coding agent that runs open-weight models entirely on your machine, with MCP support and 56 built-in tools.
Open SourceAtomic Chat
Open-source AI chat client for local and cloud models with MCP support.
Open SourceAurora Editor
Lightweight Code Editor (IDE) for macOS.
Open SourceAzex Speech
Voice input tuned for mixed Chinese-English dictation in AI and crypto work.
Open SourceBear Writer
Beautiful, flexible writing app for crafting notes and prose.
See websitebindPDF
Combine multiple PDF files into a single PDF file using a friendly UI.
Open SourceBitFun
Open-source AI agent that gives each task its own interactive workspace with chat linked to live state.
Open SourceBlurScreen App
Instantly blur sensitive on-screen content for recording or screen sharing.
See websiteBoltAI
A beautiful & powerful ChatGPT app for Mac.
See websiteBookShelves
Ebook reader and library manager with public-domain books and sync.
FreeBoostnote
Note-taking app made for programmers.
Open SourceBootstrap Studio
A powerful desktop app for creating responsive websites using the Bootstrap framework.
See websiteBrackets
A modern, open source text editor that understands web design.
Open Sourcebuzz
Transcribes and translates audio offline on your personal computer.
Open SourceCalibre
Free, open-source e-book manager and reader.
FreeCanaryMail
Secure email app for Mac and iPhone with built-in PGP Support and AI assistance.
FreeCapd
Open-source capture and bookmarking app for saving links, text, notes, and images with full-text search.
Open SourceCaprine
Third-party privacy-focused Facebook Messenger app.
Open SourceChatbox
User-friendly Desktop Client App for AI Models/LLMs (GPT, Claude, Gemini, Ollama...).
Open SourceChatGPT
A conversational AI system that listens, learns, and challenges
See websiteCherry Studio
A desktop client that supports multiple large language model (LLM) providers.
Open SourceCHM Reader
Read Compiled HTML (.chm) documents on your Mac.
FreeChmox
Read CHM documents on your Mac.
FreeClaude
Your AI partner on desktop.
See websiteClaude God
Monitor Claude usage, costs, and session stats.
Open SourceClaude Usage
Menu bar app for Claude Code that keeps per-pane context (in the status line) and session/weekly usage always visible — no usage or context…
Open SourceClaude Usage Monitor
Track Claude usage with a live counter.
Open SourceClaudoscope
Tool for browsing and analyzing Claude Code sessions.
Open SourceClawdHome
Manage multiple isolated OpenClaw gateway instances from one control panel.
Open Sourceclawpypaste
Menu bar block picker and session browser for Claude Code.
Open SourceClearview
Tabbed style e-book reader for PDF, EPUB (DRM free), CHM, and MOBI.
See websiteCodeEdit
A lightweight, natively-built editor.
Open SourceCodexBar
Show usage stats for OpenAI Codex and Claude Code, without having to login.
Open SourceCollate
Free tool to collect, summarize and query PDFs with AI.
FreeCotEditor
Lightweight plain-text editor for macOS.
Open SourceCraft
Notetaking and writing made beautiful.
See websiteCursor
AI code editor with autocomplete, chat, and coding agent features.
FreeCursor Voice
Voice assistant that lives by your cursor, sees your screen, and can control apps via the OpenAI Realtime API.
Open SourceCyberduck
Free FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, S3, Backblaze B2, Azure and OpenStack Swift browser.
FreeDay One
Excellent journaling app using text, photos, video, audio, location data, and more.
See websiteDeepDeck
Desktop AI workspace built on DeepSeek Harness for creating and reusing WebMCP tools for website tasks.
Open SourceDeepL
Best quality translations
FreeDesktop Control
GPU-accelerated CLI for AI agents to control any macOS app via screen, mouse, and keyboard.
See websiteDingTalk
Team communication and collaboration platform.
FreeDiscord
Voice, text, and community chat platform.
See websiteDnote
A simple command line notebook with multi-device sync and a web interface.
Open SourceDoughnut
Beautiful, open-source podcast catcher for Mac.
Open SourceDropshare
File sharing tool for screenshots, screen recordings, and other files.
See websiteEasydict
A concise dictionary and translator for looking up words and translating text.
Open SourceEdison Mail
A customisable, simple, and beautiful email client.
FreeEdmund
Minimal, native macOS Markdown editor with live preview; works with your existing files, no vault.
Open SourceElectronMail
An Electron-based unofficial desktop client for ProtonMail.
Open SourceElement
Create, share communicate.
Open SourceElytra
A Simple & Private RSS Feed Reader with native rendering for macOS & iOS.
See websiteEmacs
Popular Unix-based text editor for programmers and system administrators.
Open SourceEmail Me
Email yourself and much more with just one tap, native on macOS, iOS and WatchOS.
See websiteEME
Open-source Markdown editor with an interface like Chrome.
Open SourceEnviousWispr
Sub-second dictation running Whisper/Parakeet locally with privacy-first AI text polish.
FreeEvernote
Infamous note-taking app, available on many platforms.
FreeFazm
Open-source voice-controlled AI agent for apps, files, and workflows.
Open SourceFeedy
An elegant and lightweight RSS client and news reader for your Mac.
See websiteFerdium
Messaging workspace that combines multiple web apps in one place.
Open SourceFlock
Terminal multiplexer for running multiple Claude Code and shell sessions in one workspace.
Open SourceFlow
Award-winning, beautiful, fast, and reliable FTP + SFTP client.
See websiteFluent
AI assistant that works across apps with model and context integration.
See websiteFnKey
Push-to-talk voice input tool that pastes transcribed text instantly.
Open SourceFoxmail
Fast email client.
FreeFranz
Messaging app that combines multiple chat services in one place.
FreeFSNotes
File System Notes is a modern notes manager, native on macOS and iOS.
Open SourceGemini Collector
Back up Google Gemini conversations, attachments, and AI-generated media locally as JSON.
Open SourceGitter
Chat platform for developers and GitHub communities.
FreeGooba
Writing app and task manager with a simple and interactive design.
See websiteGoogle AI Edge Eloquent
Free on-device AI dictation and voice editing from Google that works in any app, currently English only.
FreeGrammarly
Refine your english
See websiteGroAsk
Menu bar launcher that sends selected text to AI assistants and CLI agents.
See websiteGrux
Menu bar assistant that reads your active window and reaches local mail, calendar, notes, and files, using your own API key or a local mode…
Open SourceHaystack Editor
Code editor with a canvas UI for better code understanding.
Open SourceHelix
A post-modern modal text editor.
Open SourceHeynote
A dedicated scratchpad for developers.
Open SourceHighlights
The PDF Reader for Research on Mac, iPad & iPhone.
FreeiA Writer
Writing app with an emphasis on simplicity and design.
See websiteiChm
Ebook reader for CHM (Microsoft Compiled HTML help) files.
Open SourceImark
Open-source Markdown reader that stores your comments inside the document itself as HTML comments.
Open SourceInkdrop
Notebook app for Markdown lovers built on top of Electron.
See websiteiTranslate
Translation app for text and web pages in multiple languages.
FreeItsypad
A tiny, fast scratchpad and clipboard manager for macOS.
Open SourceJan
An open-source alternative to ChatGPT that runs entirely offline on your computer.
Open SourceJoplin
Cross-platform open-source notepad with markdown support and to-do list management.
Open SourceJourney
Journaling app with many features and with apps for every platform available.
See websiteJustMD
Open-source Markdown editor for local files that hides syntax outside the line being edited.
Open SourceKeybase
Secure groups, files, and chat for everyone!
Open SourceKeynote
Build stunning presentations.
FreeKindle App
Amazon official reading app of kindle.
See websiteKlib
New way to manage highlights for Kindle and iBooks.
FreeKnopo
Native macOS outliner for local-first notes stored as plain Markdown files.
Open SourceKoodo Reader
All-in-one eBook reader supporting over 15 formats.
FreeKrisp
An AI-powered noise cancelling app that mutes background noise during calls.
See websiteLapce
Lightning-fast and powerful code editor.
Open SourceLark
The Next-Gen Collaboration Suite.
FreeLeaf
A news reader for managing subscriptions and enjoying daily news.
See websiteLeafy
Look up any word on screen with ⌥A, including in PDFs and images, and save it to a searchable local library.
FreeLibreOffice
Free, open-source office software used and tested daily by a large community.
Open SourceLife Note
Journal with the greatest minds in human history.
FreeLightTable
The next generation code editor.
Open SourceLimeChat
Open-source IRC client for Mac OS X.
Open SourceLingShu
Open-source, model-agnostic macOS agent for verified code, documents, slides, and computer actions.
Open Sourcelinked
Link your thoughts to days, distraction free.
Open SourceLiteEdit
Fast, native macOS code editor under 1 MB — Swift and AppKit, no Electron.
Open SourceLive Translator
Real-time on-screen translation of any system audio (YouTube, podcasts, meetings) using OpenAI or Gemini.
Open SourceLoadout
See and manage what coding assistants load — Claude Code skills, subagents, slash commands, plugins, and MCP servers, with real usage count…
Open SourceLocalScribe
Open-source local transcription and subtitle editor for microphones, media files, and Mac audio.
Open SourceLocalSend
An open-source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop.
Open SourceLogseq
Privacy-first, open-source knowledge base.
FreeLokalBot
On-device meeting notes, dictation, inline autocomplete, and searchable work memory for macOS.
Open SourceLudwig
Linguistic search engine that helps you to write better in English.
See websiteMacDown
Open source Markdown editor for macOS with live preview and HTML/PDF export.
Open SourceMacVim
the text editor Vim - for macOS.
Open SourceMailspring
A beautiful, fast, and fully open source mail client.
Open SourceMailTags
Use tags to organize email and schedule.
See websiteMarginNote 4
In-depth PDF and EPUB reading, learning, managing and note taking app.
See websiteMarked 2
This is the Markdown preview with an elegant and powerful set of tools for all writers.
See websiteMarkText
Next generation markdown editor, running on platforms of MacOS Windows and Linux.
Open SourceMarkViewer
Markdown viewer and editor for macOS with AI-assisted editing.
FreeMarp
Markdown presentation writer with cross-platform support.
Open SourceMarxico
Delicate Markdown editor for Evernote.
See websitemassCode
Cross-platform open-source code snippets manager with markdown and mermaid support.
Open SourceMastodon
Your self-hosted, globally interconnected microblogging community
Open SourceMate Translate
Translate in Safari and any app on macOS between 103 languages.
See websiteMatrix
An open network for secure, decentralised communication!
Open SourceMattermost
Open-source team collaboration platform.
Open SourceMezon
A new way to communicate with your team.
Open SourceMiaoYan
Lightweight Markdown app to help you write great sentences.
See websitemicro
Modern and intuitive terminal-based text editor.
Open SourceMicrosoft Office
Unmistakably Office, designed for Mac.
See websiteMiniClaw
Local-first personal AI agent with memory and automation tools.
Open SourceMisskey
🌎 A completely free and open interplanetary microblogging platform 🚀
Open SourceMoePeek
Translation tool with text selection, OCR, clipboard, and manual input support.
Open SourceMRRDock
Menu bar app that adds up your MRR from Stripe, RevenueCat, Paddle, Lemon Squeezy, Polar, Dodo Payments and Gumroad into one total.
Open SourceMuzzle
A simple mac app to silence embarrassing notifications while screensharing.
See websiteMWeb
Pro Markdown writing, and static blog generator App.
See websiteN1
Extensible, open-source mail app, free for developers and $7/month for Pro.
Open SourceNani
Fast AI translation with explanations.
See websiteNearDrop
An unofficial Google Nearby Share/Quick Share app for macOS.
Open SourceNeovim
Vim-fork focused on extensibility and usability.
Open SourceNetNewsWire
It’s a free and open source feed reader for macOS.
Open SourceNotable
The markdown-based note-taking app that doesn't suck.
See websiteNotebook
Note-taking app.
FreeNoteGen
Open-source, local-first Markdown note-taking app that turns scattered records into structured notes with AI.
Open SourceNotePlan 3
Your tasks, notes, and calendar, plain-text markdown files.
See websiteNotePlus
True Native Note and LLM Client
See websiteNotes
Clean, simple note-taking app.
Open SourceNoteship
Local-first note-taking app for turning notes into structured knowledge.
See websiteNotion
All-in-one workspace for notes, tasks, wikis, and databases.
See websiteNova
The beautiful, fast, flexible, native Mac code editor from Panic.
See websitenovelWriter
Open-source plain text editor for writing novels with minimal markdown-like syntax.
FreeNumbers
Create impressive spreadsheets.
FreeNylas Mail
Extensible desktop mail app built on the modern web.
Open SourceOATS
Open-source local-first meeting-notes app for macOS with live transcription, speaker labels, AI summaries, and a fully offline on-device mo…
Open SourceObsidian
A second brain, for you, forever.
See websiteOff Grid AI Desktop
Private, local-first AI for your Mac: local LLM chat, image generation, voice dictation, and memory search, all on-device.
Open SourceOffPDF
Open-source offline PDF toolbox for Apple silicon Macs that merges, splits, converts, compresses, and OCRs files locally.
Open SourceOneNote
Note-taking app by Microsoft.
FreeOnlyOffice
Office suite with document, spreadsheet, and presentation editors.
Open SourceOpenAI Translator
Translation app and browser extension powered by AI models.
Open SourceOpenDictation
Open-source dictation utility with local and cloud speech-to-text.
Open SourceOpenQuack
Privacy-first voice dictation tool that transcribes locally with WhisperKit and inserts text at the cursor with a hotkey.
Open SourceOpenTypeless
Open-source AI voice input that types polished text into any app.
Open SourceOrchard
MCP server that connects AI assistants to Apple apps.
See websiteOttex
AI dictation tool that formats text for the app or site you are using.
See websiteOutlineEdit 3
Fully-featured outline editor, for everyone who loves great structured notes.
See websitePages
Documents that stand apart.
FreePapr
RSS reader with adjustable typography, keyboard-driven navigation, and highlight export to Readwise, Notion and Obsidian.
Open SourcePDF Auditor
PDF inspection tool for analyzing metadata, structure, and security risks.
See websitePDF Expert
Read, annotate and edit PDFs, change text and images.
See websitePDF Pals
Chat with PDF app for Mac.
See websitePDF Reader Pro
You Can view, create, sign, convert and compress any PDF documents.
See websitePDFgear
AI-integrated PDF editor.
FreePDFsail
All-in-one PDF tool for editing, converting, merging, compressing, and OCR.
See websitePixley Reader
Reader for Markdown specs, docs, and changelogs generated by AI tools.
Open SourcePlain Text Editor
Simple distraction-free notepad.
FreePolymail
Simple, beautiful and powerful email client.
FreePosnic
Offline-first open-source POS and billing software for retail shops and restaurants.
Open SourcePostbox
Powerful, simple and beautiful email client, need to pay for a license.
See websitePresentify
A mac app to draw on your screen while on calls, highlight your cursor, and more.
See websitePresspeech
Native push-to-talk local dictation app for Apple Silicon Macs using Parakeet TDT v3 (CoreML/ANE).
Open SourcePrevail
Local-first AI life OS: any model per life-domain over a plain-markdown vault on your Mac.
Open SourcePulse
Native menu bar market tracker for US, Hong Kong and China stocks, crypto, indices, ETFs and portfolio P&L.
Open SourceQOwnNotes
Open-source notepad with markdown support and todo list manager.
Open SourceQuick Note
Colorful sticky notes in the Menu bar.
See websiteQuiver
Mix text, code, Markdown, and LaTeX in one note with live preview.
See websiteRambox
Messaging and emailing app that combines common web applications into one.
Open SourceRclone UI
The GUI for Rclone & S3.
Open SourceReadAny
AI-powered e-book reader with semantic search, chat, and note management.
Open SourceReadest
Open-source ebook reader with a clean interface and powerful reading tools.
Open SourceReadKit
Bookmark and RSS management client.
See websiteRecurseChat
Local-first AI chat app with customizable workflows.
See websiteReeder 5
News reader for Feedbin, Feedly, Feed Wrangler and so on.
See websiteremio
Local-first AI chat client that answers from your knowledge base.
FreeRetrotype
A fun and minimalist writing app that feels like a real typewriter.
FreeRevu
Local-first spaced repetition app with FSRS scheduling and Anki import.
Open SourceRuntime
AI taskmate and take control of the web & your office tools
See websiteSaber
Cross platform stylus and text notetaking app.
Open SourceSaga Reader
AI-powered web and RSS reader.
Open SourceScratch
Lightweight, offline-first markdown notes app with WYSIWYG editing and local AI agent support.
Open SourceScreenTranslate
Capture any area or select text to translate instantly, fully on-device.
Open SourceScribus
Professional layout and publishing software.
FreeScrivener
The quintessential word processor for writers.
See websiteSideNotes
Quick notes on the screen side with Markdown support.
See websiteSigil
Multi-platform EPUB ebook Editor.
Open SourceSignal Desktop
Fast, simple, secure.
Open SourceSimple Comic
EBook reader for PDF, CBZ, and CBR formats with Live Text search.
Open SourceSkiff Mail
Encrypted & Decentralized Email -- available on web, iOS/Android, and macOS.
Open SourceSkim
PDF reader and note-taker for OS X.
Open SourceSkyFonts
The simplest way to try, install, and manage fonts.
See websiteSlack
Awesome tool for team collaboration and communication.
FreeSmoothCSV
Fast, full-featured CSV editor with SQL queries.
FreeSoftMaker Office
A complete office suite that aims for full compatibility with Microsoft Office documents.
See websiteSpark
Fast email client.
FreeSpillo
Powerful, beautiful and amazingly fast Pinboard client for OS X.
See websiteSpokenly
Voice-to-text with 100+ languages, offline mode, and AI-powered formatting.
See websiteSpotAsk
Native macOS menu bar AI assistant for quick questions: ask first, then use your own AI service for an in-app answer or send the question t…
Open SourceStack
Workspace browser for organizing multiple web apps on one screen.
See websiteStandard Notes
An end-to-end encrypted notes app for digitalists and professionals.
Open SourceStik
Quick-capture markdown notes app with hotkeys and AI semantic search.
Open SourceStockDock
Menu bar app for real-time stocks, ETFs, crypto and portfolio P&L.
Open SourceSubEthaEdit
Powerful editor for writing, coding, and collaboration anytime, anywhere!
Open SourceSublime Text
Text editor with a fast interface and plugin ecosystem.
See websiteSubList
Track subscriptions, renewals, and spending in one place with reminders, analytics, and iCloud sync.
See websiteSubManager
Subscription tracker with renewal reminders.
See websiteSwifDoo PDF
PDF editor/converter for editing, compressing, and password-protecting PDFs.
See websiteTableTool
Effortless CSV Browser!
See websiteTabType
Free, open-source AI autocomplete for every Mac app — on-device ghost-text suggestions powered by a local LLM (MLX); nothing leaves your Ma…
Open SourceTad
Application for viewing and analyzing tabular data such as CSV files.
Open SourceTambourine
Open-source, customizable AI voice dictation that works in any app.
Open SourceTeambition
Team collaboration tool for tasks, schedules, files, and discussions.
FreeTeams
Free online meetings and video calls
See websiteTelegram
Messaging app with a focus on speed and security.
Open Sourcetexifier
Great LaTeX editor for Mac with auto-update PDF and autocomplete LaTeX commands.
See websiteTextMate
Editor that brings Apple's approach to operating systems into the world of text editors.
Open SourceTextual
Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client.
Open SourceTHORN
All you need to power personal writing and website building.
See websiteThunderBird
Software that makes email easier.
FreeTokenMeter
Track Claude Code usage, rate limits, costs, and activity heatmaps.
Open SourceTokenTracker
Local-first menu bar app and CLI that tracks token usage and cost across 20+ AI coding tools.
Open SourceTot
Tot is an elegant, simple way to collect & edit text.
FreeTranslate Like Me
Open-source menu bar translator that replaces the selected text in any app, in your own writing style, via Claude, ChatGPT or Grok.
Open SourceTranslatium
Translation app for words, phrases, and images in 100+ languages.
Open SourceTransmit
Highly flexible and intuitive FTP client, supports SFTP, S3 and iDisk/WebDAV.
See websiteTura
Tura is a local, open-source coding agent for developers who are tired of vague skill claims, token-saving extensions with no evidence, and…
Open SourceTutanota
Encrypted email focused on security and privacy.
Open SourceTypeWhisper
Local Whisper-based speech-to-text with a global hotkey.
Open SourceTypora
Truly minimal Markdown editor featuring seamless live preview.
See websiteUlysses
The Ultimate Writing App for Mac, iPad and iPhone.
See websiteUnite
The only native GroupMe app for Mac.
See websiteUnread
RSS reader with beautiful typography that supports Feedbin, Feedly and so on.
See websiteUPDF
Free PDF editor for reading, annotating, and editing PDFs.
FreeUsage4Claude
Real-time monitoring of Claude usage quotas across time windows and plans.
Open SourceVienna
RSS/Atom reader for Mac OS X.
Open SourceVim
An old terminal-based editor.
Open SourceVimr
Refined Vim Experience for OS X.
Open SourceVNote
Open-source Markdown note-taking app with a polished editor.
Open SourceVoiceInk
Real-time speech-to-text app.
Open SourceVoxFlow
Open-source voice input workspace with local and cloud ASR, OCR, history, and coding-agent workflows.
Open SourceVoxt
Hold-to-talk voice input tool with AI transcription rules per app and URL, and built-in translation.
Open SourceWarden
A Native Swift macOS app that lets you run multiple LLM models using your own API keys.
Open SourceWavebox
Browser workspace for organizing web apps and team tools.
See websiteWayfinder
Local-first visual voyage map for preserving Codex and Claude Code sessions, branches, failures, decisions, and file changes.
Open SourceWeChat
Official WeChat app for Mac.
FreeWeeChat
The extensible command-line chat client.
FreeWhatsApp Desktop
Available in the Mac App Store, Whatsapp for Desktop.
See websiteWhispering
Multi-provider speech-to-text with AI transformations and keyboard shortcuts.
Open SourceWillow Voice
AI dictation with automatic editing, style-matching, and noise optimization.
See websiteWindsurf
AI code editor with agentic coding, autocomplete, and MCP support.
FreeWitsy
desktop AI assistant / universal MCP client.
Open SourceWokabulary
Collect, practice, and organize your individual foreign language vocabulary.
See websiteWPS
Is a cross-platform office software suite.
FreeZed
A high-performance, multiplayer code editor from the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter.
Open SourceZettel
Minimal, distraction-free note-taking app with Markdown and hashtag-based organization.
Open SourceZettlr
A markdown editor for the 21st century.
Open SourceZotero
Free tool to collect, organize, annotate, cite, and share research.
Free