Neat vs Gitify
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Neat
6.0GitHub and Linear notifications on your desktop and menu bar
Gitify
8.5GitHub notifications on your menu bar
| Metric | Neat | Gitify |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 33 | 152 |
| 90-day Installs | 93 | 472 |
| 365-day Installs | 339 | 1.9K |
| Version | 0.0.57 | 6.20.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 5 | 5.2K |
| GitHub Forks | - | 283 |
| Open Issues | - | 17 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | — | TypeScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Apr 27, 2015 | May 30, 2015 |
Reviews
Neat
Neat provides GitHub and Linear notifications directly on your desktop and menu bar, making it a convenient tool for developers and teams using these platforms. It offers a seamless way to stay updated with project activity without switching between apps.
Neat displays notifications from GitHub and Linear in your desktop and menu bar.
Pros
- + Seamlessly integrates GitHub and Linear notifications into your desktop experience.
- + Menu bar integration provides quick access to notifications.
- + Lightweight and focused on developer productivity.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, potentially leading to security risks with outdated versions.
- - Project health is uncertain due to limited activity and unknown codebase details.
Gitify
Gitify brings GitHub notifications directly to your menu bar, offering a seamless way to stay updated without leaving your workflow. Its cross-platform support and real-time updates make it a must-have for developers who rely on GitHub.
Displays GitHub notifications on your menu bar in real-time.
Pros
- + Convenient menu bar integration for quick access to notifications
- + Supports multiple platforms, including macOS, Windows, and Linux
- + Real-time updates ensure you never miss important notifications
Cons
- - Occasional UI bugs, such as avatar issues on GitHub Enterprise
- - Limited to GitHub notifications only