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ProcessSpy vs Rungeist

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ProcessSpy compared with Rungeist
DetailProcessSpy logo ProcessSpyRungeist logo Rungeist
What it doesThe native macOS alternative to Process Explorer with advanced process monitoring capabilities Know what's running on your Mac
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFreemium Paid
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. $14.99 one-time license for up to 2 Macs, includes 7-day free trial
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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)45 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)250
Citation Flow (Majestic)2824
Referring domains (Majestic)26132

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