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ProcessSpy vs RetroFill

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ProcessSpy compared with RetroFill
DetailProcessSpy logo ProcessSpyRetroFill logo RetroFill
What it doesThe native macOS alternative to Process Explorer with advanced process monitoring capabilities Fill your GitHub contribution graph with real, backdated commits
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given CA
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: preview and first fill up to 7 days and 20 commits. Coffee: $5 USD one-time for one 365-day window. Time Machine: $12 USD one-time for every year since you joined. Autopilot: $3.99 USD per month or $29 USD per year for streak insurance with automatic commits on missed days.
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
  • Live preview on your real graph with no sign-in required
  • Realism engine with six personas and seeded rerolls
  • Manual painting with brushes 1–4
  • Gap-only mode to respect existing contributions
  • Text and pixel art mode on Time Machine and Autopilot
  • One-click undo that deletes the generated repository
  • Private repository support on Time Machine and Autopilot
  • Contribution Doctor preflight checks
  • Autopilot streak insurance with configurable commit frequency
  • Multi-repo spread up to three repositories on Time Machine and Autopilot
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
  • Real, inspectable commits with no hidden activity
  • Realistic patterns based on developer behavior modeling
  • Preview before payment on your real GitHub graph
  • Complete undo in one click with automatic account restoration
  • Timezone-aware commits with proper timestamp handling
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 checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)250
Citation Flow (Majestic)2813
Referring domains (Majestic)2611

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