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Chai vs Jiggler
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Chai
7.0Utility to prevent the system from going to sleep
Jiggler
7.0Keep your computer awake
| Metric | Chai | Jiggler |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 31 | 204 |
| 90-day Installs | 108 | 578 |
| 365-day Installs | 433 | 2.2K |
| Version | 3.3.0 | 1.10 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 116 | 312 |
| GitHub Forks | 3 | 38 |
| Open Issues | - | 17 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 4mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 17, 2018 | Jun 16, 2014 |
Reviews
Chai
Chai is a simple, open-source utility designed to keep your Mac awake, preventing it from entering sleep mode. It's ideal for users who need their system to stay active for extended periods, such as during downloads or development tasks.
Chai prevents the system from going to sleep.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient
- + Open-source with active development
- + Free to use
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited customization options
Jiggler
Jiggler is a lightweight macOS utility designed to keep your computer awake by preventing sleep mode. It's ideal for users who need their Mac to remain active during extended periods, such as for streaming or long downloads.
Prevents the computer from entering sleep mode.
Pros
- + Lightweight and simple design
- + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0
- + Recent updates and active maintenance
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions