# OverSight for Mac

> Know when your mic and camera turn on.

OverSight alerts you whenever the microphone or webcam activates, and tells you which process did it.

## Facts

- Price: Free and open source
- Developer: Objective-See
- Category: Security & Privacy
- Website: https://objective-see.org/products/oversight.html
- Homebrew cask: oversight
- Source code: https://github.com/objective-see/OverSight
- License: GPL-3.0
- GitHub stars: 682
- Last commit: 2024-09-24
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/oversight/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask oversight
```

## Questions

### Is OverSight free?

Yes. OverSight is free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license. The source code is on GitHub at objective-see/OverSight.

### Where can I download OverSight for Mac?

Download OverSight from the developer's website (objective-see.org) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install OverSight from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask oversight`.

### What are good alternatives to OverSight?

Other security & privacy apps for Mac worth a look are LuLu (open source), KnockKnock (open source), Secretive (open source) and Little Snitch (one-time purchase).

## Alternatives in Security & Privacy

- [LuLu](https://macworthy.com/apps/lulu/): The free, open-source outbound firewall. (Open source)
- [KnockKnock](https://macworthy.com/apps/knockknock/): See what's persistently installed. (Open source)
- [Secretive](https://macworthy.com/apps/secretive/): SSH keys that never leave the Secure Enclave. (Open source)
- [Little Snitch](https://macworthy.com/apps/little-snitch/): See and control every network connection. (One-time purchase)
- [Strongbox](https://macworthy.com/apps/strongbox/): KeePass and Password Safe, made native. (Free + Pro)
- [Tailscale](https://macworthy.com/apps/tailscale/): A private network for all your devices. (Free + Pro)

## Collections

- [Privacy first](https://macworthy.com/collections/privacy-first/)

Tags: camera, microphone, open source