YKYH Picks
☰ Menu
Home›Utilities›RStudio
App 1,303 installs/mo

RStudio for Mac

Data science software focusing on R and Python

Quick answer: RStudio is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask rstudio. The licence is not declared in Homebrew metadata. It has 1,303 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What RStudio is

RStudio is a utility for macOS: data science software focusing on R and Python.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. Homebrew only automates the download and install step; the licence terms come from the vendor.

How to install RStudio

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask rstudio.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

Similar apps in Utilities

Closest apps in the same category, ordered by description similarity and install base. These are related tools, not confirmed substitutes; the comparison pages cover hand-picked head-to-head matchups.

Microsoft PowerPointPresentation softwareApp1,575/moAffinityImage editing and design softwareApp1,058/moLinearApp to manage software development and track bugsApp950/moRealVNC Connect ViewerRemote desktop application focusing on securityApp927/moTeamViewerRemote access and connectivity software focused on securityApp905/moMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheet softwareApp1,983/mo

Frequently asked questions

How do I install RStudio on Mac?

Run brew install --cask rstudio in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is RStudio open source?

Homebrew's metadata does not declare a licence for this app, so the official site is the authoritative source.

Does RStudio run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is RStudio?

It was installed 1,303 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #886 in this catalogue.

What version of RStudio is current?

The latest packaged version is 2026.10.0,233.