What Are Mac Security Apps?
Security apps for Mac include password managers, two-factor authentication tools, disk encryption utilities, network firewalls and privacy monitors.
How to Choose a Security App
Prefer tools with a clear security model, independent audits and local-first data storage. A password manager is usually the highest-impact first step.
Security Apps
1Password
Encrypted password and passkey vault with autofill and breach monitoring.
1Password stores passwords, passkeys, secure notes and payment details in one encrypted vault on macOS, with autofill into browsers and native apps.
Antivirus One
Security scanner for malware, adware, and web threats.
Security scanner for malware, adware, and web threats.
Bitwarden
Open source password management tool for Mac OS, iOS and browsers.
Open source password management tool for Mac OS, iOS and browsers.
BlockBlock
Me: "Please alert me whenever anything is persistently installed." BlockBlock: "You got it"
Me: "Please alert me whenever anything is persistently installed." BlockBlock: "You got it"
Buttercup
The Password Manager You Deserve
The Password Manager You Deserve
ClearanceKit
Policy-based file access control tool for protected paths.
Policy-based file access control tool for protected paths.
Cryptomator
Multi-platform transparent client-side encryption of your files in the cloud.
Multi-platform transparent client-side encryption of your files in the cloud.
Dashlane
Cloud password manager with passkeys, phishing alerts and dark web monitoring.
Cloud password manager for macOS and other platforms, sold on an annual subscription with unlimited passwords, passkeys and devices.
Deadbolt
Open-source file encryption tool.
Open-source file encryption tool.
Dylib Hijack Scanner
Utility for scanning apps vulnerable to dylib hijacking.
Utility for scanning apps vulnerable to dylib hijacking.
Enpass
Password manager that keeps your vault in your own cloud storage.
Cross-platform password manager that keeps the encrypted vault in cloud storage you already have, or fully offline, rather than on the vendor's servers.
fob
Menu bar SSH agent that keeps keys in the Secure Enclave and gates every use behind Touch ID.
Menu bar SSH agent that keeps keys in the Secure Enclave and gates every use behind Touch ID.
KeePassXC
Offline, GPL-licensed password manager with a local encrypted database.
Offline, open-source password manager that keeps credentials in an encrypted local file rather than in a vendor's cloud.
Keeweb
Free, cross-platform password manager compatible with KeePass.
Free, cross-platform password manager compatible with KeePass.
KextViewer
View all modules on that are loaded in the OS kernel.
View all modules on that are loaded in the OS kernel.
Keyzer
Simple password manager that supports saving portable password files.
Simple password manager that supports saving portable password files.
KnockKnock
See what's persistently installed on your Mac.
See what's persistently installed on your Mac.
LinkLiar
Link-Layer MAC spoofing GUI for macOS.
Link-Layer MAC spoofing GUI for macOS.
LockDown
Open-source tool for El Capitan that audits and remediates security configuration settings.
Open-source tool for El Capitan that audits and remediates security configuration settings.
Lockpaw
Menu bar screen guard for macOS — lock and unlock your screen with a hotkey.
Menu bar screen guard for macOS — lock and unlock your screen with a hotkey.
LuLu
Free open-source firewall for blocking outgoing connections on macOS.
Free, open-source macOS firewall that alerts you to every new outgoing connection, with scoped and time-limited rules, allow and block lists, profiles and a bundled network monitor.
MacPass
Open-source KeePass Mac OS client.
Open-source KeePass Mac OS client.
Mactokio
Native TOTP/HOTP authenticator that imports accounts by webcam QR scan and keeps secrets AES-256 encrypted on device.
Native TOTP/HOTP authenticator that imports accounts by webcam QR scan and keeps secrets AES-256 encrypted on device.
MakLock
Lock any macOS app with Touch ID, Apple Watch proximity, or password.
Lock any macOS app with Touch ID, Apple Watch proximity, or password. Full-screen blur overlay on all monitors.
MalwareBytes
Malware scanner and removal tool.
Malware scanner and removal tool.
Mana Security
vulnerability management app for individuals.
vulnerability management app for individuals.
NotchOTP
Native TOTP authenticator with a notch-sized panel, keyboard shortcuts, and local Keychain storage.
Native TOTP authenticator with a notch-sized panel, keyboard shortcuts, and local Keychain storage.
NoxKey
Keychain-based secret manager for API keys and tokens with Touch ID.
Keychain-based secret manager for API keys and tokens with Touch ID.
OverSight
Tool for monitoring microphone and webcam access.
Tool for monitoring microphone and webcam access.
ParetoSecurity
A MenuBar app to automatically audit your Mac for basic security hygiene.
A MenuBar app to automatically audit your Mac for basic security hygiene.
PureSnitch
Open-source application firewall with a Little Snitch-style world map, rule manager, DNS over HTTPS, and pf-based blocking, with no telemet…
Open-source application firewall with a Little Snitch-style world map, rule manager, DNS over HTTPS, and pf-based blocking, with no telemetry.
RansomWhere?
Generic Ransomware Detection.
Generic Ransomware Detection.
SafeInCloud
Cross Platform password management, low cost app!
Cross Platform password management, low cost app!
Santa
Binary and file access authorization system.
Binary and file access authorization system.
Strongbox
KeePass-compatible password manager with local or self-hosted sync.
KeePass and Password Safe compatible password manager for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, with local or self-hosted sync, biometric unlock, browser AutoFill and YubiKey support.
stronghold
Easily configure MacOS security settings from the terminal.
Easily configure MacOS security settings from the terminal.
Suspicious Package
An application for inspecting macOS installer packages.
An application for inspecting macOS installer packages.
swiftGuard
Tool for protecting USB ports from unauthorized access.
Tool for protecting USB ports from unauthorized access.
Swifty
Free Offline-first Password Manager for MacOS, Windows and Linux.
Free Offline-first Password Manager for MacOS, Windows and Linux.
TaskExplorer
Explore all processes running on your Mac with TaskExplorer.
Explore all processes running on your Mac with TaskExplorer.
TouchBridge
Authenticate with your phone's fingerprint as a free Touch ID keyboard alternative.
Authenticate with your phone's fingerprint as a free Touch ID keyboard alternative.
Vulert
Dependency vulnerability monitoring service for open-source packages.
Dependency vulnerability monitoring service for open-source packages.
What's Your Sign?
Finder extension for viewing a file's code-signing information.
Finder extension for viewing a file's code-signing information.