ProcessSpy
Advanced Process Explorer for Mac
ProcessSpy is an advanced macOS process monitor that gives you deeper insights than Activity Monitor. View full command-line arguments, version information, environment variables, digital signatures, and real-time system activity with a fast, native Mac experience.
Built exclusively for macOS using native APIs and interface components, ProcessSpy delivers a fast, responsive experience on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. It supports macOS 14 and newer, including macOS Tahoe.
Whether you're troubleshooting applications, tracking system resources, managing multiple development environments, or investigating background processes, ProcessSpy gives you the detailed insights that macOS power users need.
Key Features
- Advanced process tree view with aggregate totals
- Full command-line and executable path visibility
- CPU, memory, and thread history tracking
- Multi-property and regex search
- Point-and-click process discovery
- JavaScript-based custom filters
- Remembers finished processes for later review
- Menu bar monitoring dashboard
- JSON and CSV export support
Perfect for developers, power users, and system administrators who need complete visibility into what's running on their Mac.
ProcessSpy FAQ
Is ProcessSpy safe to install on my Mac?+
Yes. It's an Apple-notarized .app delivered in a small .dmg (about 4 MB).
Does ProcessSpy support older versions of macOS?+
It requires macOS 14 or later, on both Apple Silicon and Intel. macOS 26 Tahoe is supported too.
What is the license model?+
A one-time $34.99 license on Gumroad unlocks the paid features, with lifetime updates and unlimited devices. ProcessSpy is also on Setapp ($14.99/year or $34.99 lifetime).
Is there a trial or free version available?+
Yes. Most features are usable for free — History & analysis and Deep inspection are the paid ones.
Are there any limitations in the free version?+
Yes. CPU and memory history, remembering finished processes, CSV export, environment variables, entitlements and Info.plist, signature info, startup entries and "Launched By" all require a license.
Does ProcessSpy affect system performance?+
It's built as a fast, native, Mac-first app with no cross-platform layers.
