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Portlivo vs Rungeist

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Portlivo compared with Rungeist
DetailPortlivo logo PortlivoRungeist logo Rungeist
What it doesMac menu bar app for viewing and managing local dev servers and ports Know what's running on your Mac
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFree trial Paid
PricingFree trial for 7 days. After trial: $8.99 USD one-time for 1 Mac (early-bird pricing, normally $19.99), $39.99 USD for 3 Macs, $59.99 USD for 5 Macs. One-time purchase with free updates, no subscription. $14.99 one-time license for up to 2 Macs, includes 7-day free trial
Key features
  • Menu bar display of all listening ports and processes
  • Kill, restart, and manage dev servers from the menu bar
  • Live health checks with HTTP status indicators and response times
  • Live website previews and screenshots of dev servers
  • Live log streaming and tail capabilities
  • Project stacks to start multiple servers together
  • QR code sharing and public HTTPS sharing via cloudflared or ngrok
  • devports CLI for Terminal and Raycast access
  • CPU and memory monitoring per server
  • Port-first detection grouped by project
  • Docker containers grouped by project
  • Open in browser with one click
  • Restart or kill servers without Terminal
  • Live CPU and memory monitoring
  • Menu bar and Notification Center integration
  • Global keyboard shortcuts
  • Port collision highlighting
  • No telemetry or tracking
What makes it different
  • Native SwiftUI app optimized for Mac menu bar with no Electron overhead
  • Complete local privacy with no account, no analytics, and no data collection
  • One-time purchase with free updates instead of subscription model
  • Recognizes and integrates with major development frameworks and tools
  • Keyboard-first interface designed for developer efficiency
  • Native Swift macOS app, not Electron
  • Shows all dev servers including Docker and local AI in one list
  • One-time purchase with no subscription
  • 14-day refund guarantee
  • Includes 7-day free trial before purchase
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)8 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)70
Citation Flow (Majestic)2124
Referring domains (Majestic)1332

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