uhubctl Alternatives

uhubctl is described as 'Is utility to control USB power per-port on smart USB hubs. Smart hub is defined as one that implements per-port power switching' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to uhubctl for Mac, Windows, Linux, Homebrew and Python. The best uhubctl alternative is WhatCable, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like uhubctl are Connection Information Center, MenuBarUSB, usbview and Free USB Analyzer.

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  1. WhatCable icon

    WhatCable

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    A macOS menu bar app that reads the e-marker chip inside your USB-C cables and tells you in plain English what each one can actually do. When something is charging slowly or running at reduced speed, it names the weak link.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
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  4. MenuBarUSB icon

    MenuBarUSB

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    A very simple and lightweight app that shows your USB connections in the macOS menu bar.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
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  8. DriveInfo icon

    DriveInfo

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    DriveInfo displays Drive indicators & space information on the desktop with many handy features

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. Bus Scope icon

    Bus Scope

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    A Windows and Linux desktop USB capture inspection tool for firmware, driver, HID, endpoint, descriptor, USBPcap, and usbmon debugging.

    5 Bus Scope alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. Virtual USB Analyzer icon

    Virtual USB Analyzer

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    The Virtual USB Analyzer is a free and open source tool for visualizing logs of USB packets, from hardware or software USB sniffer tools. As far as we know, it's the world's first tool to provide a graphical visualization along with raw hex dumps and high-level protocol...

    4 Virtual USB Analyzer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python
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  11. USB Analyzer icon

    USB Analyzer

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    USB Analyzer is a powerful tool for monitoring USB port activities on Windows. It enables intercepting, displaying, recording and analyzing data exchanged between applications and devices via USB ports in the system.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. ViewPorts icon

    ViewPorts

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    A macOS menu bar utility that maps every port, device, and power draw on your Mac. Live topology, hub and daisy-chain support, and link speeds — all local, no telemetry.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  13. USB Status icon

    USB Status

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    Native macOS tool offering real-time USB and Thunderbolt diagnostics, device power draw, connection types, storage info, and vendor data in the menu bar. Instantly view, search, pin, and rename connected devices, with a clutter-free, always-available workflow.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  14. USB Connection Information icon

    USB Connection Information

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    USB Connection Information is the powerful menu bar utility that gives you a live, detailed view of your USB devices and power source.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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