Notchlet vs CodexBar
CodexBar monitors a broad range of AI providers from the menu bar. Notchlet focuses on Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and OpenCode, with usage gauges and history in the notch.
Feature comparison
Checked Sep 13, 2026.
| Notchlet | CodexBar | |
|---|---|---|
| Lives in | The notch, expanding on hover. | Menu bar. Linux desktop and CLI versions are also available. |
| Tracks | Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and OpenCode, three at a time. | Codex, Claude, Cursor, Gemini, Copilot and many other providers. |
| Reads | Saved provider logins or pasted credentials, then provider usage APIs. | Provider sessions, local files, API keys or browser cookies, depending on the provider. |
| History and cost | Token counts, estimated API cost, a yearly activity graph and per-model usage from local logs and provider records. | Local cost scans, credit balances and provider billing summaries where supported. |
| Share | A PNG of your numbers, graph and models. | PNG sharing is not documented in the README. |
| Price | Free. | Free. |
| Source | MIT on GitHub. | MIT on GitHub. |
| Runs on | macOS 14 or later. | macOS 14 or later. Linux builds are also available. |
CodexBar facts from its README.
Choosing a tool
Choose CodexBar if
- You need more provider integrations.
- You prefer a menu bar app.
- You need provider billing summaries or a Linux version.
Choose Notchlet if
- You want usage in the notch.
- You want a local activity archive and PNG sharing.
- You use Claude Code, Codex, Cursor or OpenCode Go.
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