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Molot and DevUtils are both native macOS toolboxes that put dozens of everyday developer utilities one keystroke away. They overlap a lot, so the real differences are AI, localization and how you pay. Here's a fair look at both.
A native macOS developer toolbox: 46 tools across 8 categories, including 11 opt-in AI tools that use your own API key. Local tools run on-device and offline, in 7 languages, with Spotlight, a menu-bar tray and a global hotkey. Subscription with a 7-day free trial.
A well-established native macOS toolbox with 47+ offline developer utilities and a one-time, perpetual license. It's available via direct download, the Mac App Store, Setapp and Homebrew, and is trusted by a large developer community.
Side by side
| Molot | DevUtils | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Native macOS app | Native macOS app |
| Pricing model | Subscription, $4.99/mo or $39.99/yr, 7-day trial | Perpetual, from $29 (one year of updates) |
| AI tools | Yes, 11 opt-in (BYOK) | No |
| Tools | 46 (35 local + 11 AI) | 47+ local tools |
| Languages | 7 languages | English |
| Works offline | Yes | Yes |
| Distribution | Direct download (.dmg) | Direct, Mac App Store, Setapp, Homebrew |
| macOS integration | Spotlight, menu bar, global hotkey, deep links | Global hotkey, "Inspect with DevUtils" service |
| Updates | Free while subscribed | One year included, then renew at 40% off |
| Platform | macOS 10.15+ (Apple Silicon & Intel) | macOS |
DevUtils details (pricing, tool count, channels) reflect its public site at the time of writing.
The verdict
Molot gives you everything you expect from a native macOS toolbox, 46 tools one keystroke away through Spotlight, the menu bar and a global hotkey, then goes further. Its interface is localized into 7 languages with light and dark themes, and the local tools run on-device and offline.
The real difference is the AI. Eleven built-in assistants explain errors and code, review code, and generate SQL, NoSQL, regex, cron and commit messages, all using your own API key, with modern colour-coded output. A 7-day free trial and a low monthly or yearly price make it easy to start.
7 days free. macOS 10.15+ · Apple Silicon & Intel.
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