Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Platforms
- Mac
- Homebrew

ViewPorts is described as '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' and is an app in the system & hardware category. There are seven alternatives to ViewPorts for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Linux, Windows, BSD and openSUSE apps. The best ViewPorts alternative is MenuBarUSB, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ViewPorts are uhubctl, USB Status, Connection Information Center and USB Connection Information.

uhubctl is utility to control USB power per-port on smart USB hubs. Smart hub is defined as one that implements per-port power switching.
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.







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




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

