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Keep vs Stay

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Keep

6.0
Productivity

Run Google Keep in the menu bar

Stay

7.0
Productivity

Windows manager

Metric Keep Stay
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 12 67
90-day Installs 36 179
365-day Installs 163 556
Version 1.2.0 1.5.1
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 74 1.3K
GitHub Forks 11 89
Open Issues 8 63
License MPL-2.0
Language JavaScript JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 1y ago
First Seen Nov 7, 2017 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Keep

Keep is a macOS app that runs Google Keep in the menu bar, providing quick access to notes and integration with Google's note-taking service. It's ideal for users who frequently use Google Keep and want easy, direct access.

Runs Google Keep in the menu bar for quick note access.

Pros

  • + Quick and direct access to Google Keep notes from the menu bar.
  • + Integrates seamlessly with Google Keep service.
  • + Open-source nature allows for community contributions.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature, requiring manual updates.
  • - Security sign-in issues reported by users.

Stay

Stay is a window manager that helps users organize and manage their macOS windows with features like window snapping and layout management. It benefits productivity-focused users who need a clean and efficient workspace.

Stay manages and organizes macOS windows to improve workspace efficiency.

Pros

  • + Improves productivity by organizing windows efficiently
  • + Customizable layouts and window management options
  • + Strong GitHub presence indicating developer interest

Cons

  • - Limited recent activity and open issues may indicate maintenance concerns
  • - No significant community discussion or feedback