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Chai vs KeepingYouAwake
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Chai
7.0Utility to prevent the system from going to sleep
KeepingYouAwake
8.0Tool to prevent the system from going into sleep mode
| Metric | Chai | KeepingYouAwake |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 31 | 1.1K |
| 90-day Installs | 108 | 3.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 433 | 11.1K |
| Version | 3.3.0 | 1.6.8 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 116 | 6.3K |
| GitHub Forks | 3 | 244 |
| Open Issues | - | 36 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 6mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 17, 2018 | Aug 9, 2023 |
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
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.