Taskglass vs Vitals
By Junaid, maker of Taskglass · Updated · I make Taskglass, so weigh it accordingly
Short answer
Vitals is a fast-moving, well-made monitor that groups processes by app, keeps long history and adds many developer tools. Taskglass focuses on clarity for everyone: plain-English explanations of 214 processes, a timeline that explains events, a RAM Advisor, one license for up to 3 Macs, and support for macOS 14 Sonoma.
Choose Vitals if…
- You're a developer and want ports, Docker and AI-agent tooling in one place.
- You only have one Mac running macOS 15 or later.
Choose Taskglass if…
- You want one license for up to 3 Macs.
- You're on macOS 14 Sonoma.
- You want plain-English explanations and a RAM Advisor rather than developer tools.
Side by side
| Feature | Taskglass | Vitals |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From $5 one-time (launch ladder), then $14 | From $15 per Mac |
| Macs per license | Up to 3 | 1 (multi-Mac packs available) |
| Minimum macOS | macOS 14 Sonoma | macOS 15 |
| Apps with helpers grouped | Yes | Yes |
| Plain-English process explanations | 214 processes | Some |
| Developer tools (ports, Docker) | No, by design | Yes |
| RAM Advisor | Yes | No |
| Trial | No trial, 30-day money-back guarantee | Short free trial |
Vitals details checked November 5, 2026. Products change, so check with Independent developer for the latest.
What Vitals does well
- Groups processes by app, with a detailed inspector.
- Long per-app history and alerts.
- Developer tools such as ports, Docker and AI-agent limits.
- Ships updates very frequently.
Where it falls short
- Licensed per Mac, so several Macs cost more.
- Requires macOS 15 or later.
- The developer-focused feature set may be more than non-developers need.
At a glance
- Price
- From $15 per Mac (Check their site for current pricing and update terms)
- Made by
- Independent developer
- Get it from
- Direct and Homebrew
Questions
Is Taskglass a Vitals alternative?
Yes. Both group processes by app and keep history. Taskglass covers up to 3 Macs per license, supports macOS 14, and focuses on explanations rather than developer tools.