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ProcessSpy vs Code Meter

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ProcessSpy compared with Code Meter
DetailProcessSpy logo ProcessSpyCode Meter logo Code Meter
What it doesThe native macOS alternative to Process Explorer with advanced process monitoring capabilities Not given
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree version with core features; paid license $34.99 USD for lifetime updates and unlimited devices. Also available on Setapp for $14.99/year or $34.99 lifetime. Free download from Mac App Store with free trial. Pro access available as one-time lifetime purchase.
Key features
  • Per-process CPU and memory history
  • Process tree visualization with XPC service linking
  • Real-time disk I/O and memory pressure monitoring
  • CPU QoS breakdown and memory footprint analysis
  • Menu bar dashboard for system health tracking
  • Multi-property and regex search
  • JavaScript-based advanced filters
  • Deep process inspection with signature and entitlements info
  • CSV export for historical data and reporting
  • Monitor usage, balances, and credits from 14 AI providers
  • Menu bar app displaying provider information
  • Provider dashboard
  • Usage history tracking
  • Widgets and alerts
  • Credentials stored in Mac Keychain
  • Direct HTTPS connection to provider APIs
  • Local data storage on Mac
What makes it different
  • Visualize complex process hierarchies with automatic XPC service linking
  • Advanced JavaScript filtering and multi-property regex search
  • Historical performance tracking with peak and average metrics
  • Retains information about finished processes for later analysis
  • Fully private with no data collection or remote transmission
  • No data sent to external servers - credentials secured in Mac Keychain
  • Supports 14 different AI providers in one interface
  • See limits and history from the macOS menu bar
  • Simple setup in 3 seconds
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)45 +1 (up) since last check3 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)253
Citation Flow (Majestic)2818
Referring domains (Majestic)26116

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