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Caffeine vs KeepingYouAwake
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Caffeine
8.0Utility that prevents the system from going to sleep
KeepingYouAwake
8.0Tool to prevent the system from going into sleep mode
| Metric | Caffeine | KeepingYouAwake |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 3.1K | 1.1K |
| 90-day Installs | 8.9K | 3.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 25.6K | 11.1K |
| Version | 1.1.4 | 1.6.8 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 212 | 6.3K |
| GitHub Forks | 31 | 244 |
| Open Issues | 2 | 36 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7mo ago | 6mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 10, 2012 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Caffeine
Caffeine is a simple utility that prevents your Mac from going to sleep, ideal for developers or users needing sustained system activity for tasks like streaming or downloads.
Prevents the system from entering sleep mode.
Pros
- + Simple and effective functionality
- + Runs in the background without a UI
- + Open-source under the MIT license
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Minimalist interface may not appeal to all users
KeepingYouAwake
KeepingYouAwake is a lightweight macOS app designed to prevent your Mac from entering sleep mode. It's ideal for users who need their system to stay active, such as developers or content creators working on time-sensitive tasks.
Prevents the system from entering sleep mode.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient, doesn't consume significant resources.
- + Works reliably in clamshell mode, useful for laptop users.
- + Actively maintained with regular updates and issue resolutions.
Cons
- - Some older macOS versions had compatibility issues, though these are resolved.
- - Lacks advanced features compared to alternatives.