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Port Smith vs PullBar Pro
Short answer: Pick Port Smith if you want visual port management on macOS; pick PullBar Pro if you want Pro-level GitHub PR monitoring. Port Smith is free; PullBar Pro is paid, with a free trial.
Which to pick
Pick Port Smith if you want…
- Visual port management on macOS
- A free tool
- Integrations with macOS 14.0 or later (on Port Smith's list, not PullBar Pro's)
Pick PullBar Pro if you want…
- Pro-level GitHub PR monitoring
- GitHub PR visibility
- Integrations with GitHub (on PullBar Pro's list, not Port Smith's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Port Smith:Port Smith is a macOS app that visually detects, monitors, and lets you kill active ports with a single click.
- PullBar Pro:PullBar Pro shows real-time GitHub pull request updates in the macOS menu bar.
- Best for
- Port Smith:Visual port management on macOS
- PullBar Pro:Pro-level GitHub PR monitoring
- Who it’s for
- Port Smith:macOS developers who need clear visibility into local port usage.
- PullBar Pro:Mac developers who need quick access to their GitHub PRs.
- Pricing
- Port Smith:Free
- PullBar Pro:Paid
- Starting price
- Port Smith:Free
- PullBar Pro:—
- Free plan or trial
- Port Smith:Free to use
- PullBar Pro:Free trial
- Works with
- Port Smith:macOS 14.0 or later
- PullBar Pro:GitHub
Port Smith features
- Instant Port Detection. Find active ports on your Mac instantly and kill them with one click.
- Port Rename. Rename running ports to make identification easier.
- Path Discovery. View the full filesystem path of the process using each port.
- Auto Scan. Continuously monitor ports in the background for new activity.
- Killed Port History. See a history log of ports you have terminated.
- Real-time Notifications. Receive alerts when new ports open on your system.
PullBar Pro features
- PR Details. Shows title, repo, number, author, reviews, additions/deletions and status checks for each pull request.
- Custom Tabs. Up to three tabs for assigned, created and review-requested PRs with unseen-change indicators.
- Keyboard Shortcuts. Toggle the app and switch tabs via configurable keyboard shortcuts.
- Build Status Checks. Displays both GitHub Checks and Commit Status for each PR.
- Review Info. Shows number of approvals, comments and change requests with reviewer names and links.
Port Smith vs PullBar Pro FAQ
What is the difference between Port Smith and PullBar Pro?+
PullBar Pro shows GitHub PRs in the menu bar, not port handling.
Should I use Port Smith or PullBar Pro?+
Pick Port Smith if you want visual port management on macOS, a free tool or integrations with macOS 14.0 or later (on Port Smith's list, not PullBar Pro's). Pick PullBar Pro if you want Pro-level GitHub PR monitoring, GitHub PR visibility or integrations with GitHub (on PullBar Pro's list, not Port Smith's).
Is Port Smith or PullBar Pro free?+
Port Smith is free. PullBar Pro is paid, with a free trial.
Do Port Smith and PullBar Pro integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Port Smith lists macOS 14.0 or later; PullBar Pro lists GitHub.
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