Privileges vs Sentinel
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Privileges
7.5Admin rights switcher
Sentinel
8.0Configure Gatekeeper, unquarantine and self-sign apps
| Metric | Privileges | Sentinel |
|---|---|---|
| Category | System Tools | System Tools |
| AI Score | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 273 | 151 |
| 90-day Installs | 368 | 398 |
| 365-day Installs | 853 | 1.6K |
| Version | 2.5.2 | 3.1.4 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.8K | 1.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 171 | 44 |
| Open Issues | 1 | 7 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | NOASSERTION |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Jun 6, 2025 |
Reviews
Privileges
Privileges is a macOS application designed for enterprise users, enabling them to temporarily elevate their admin privileges for specific tasks. It allows users to set timeframes for elevated access, making it ideal for sysadmins and controlled environments. The app is mature, actively maintained, and focuses on enterprise security needs.
Privileges lets users switch admin privileges on macOS within a set timeframe for specific tasks.
Pros
- + Enterprise-focused with strong security features
- + Granular control over admin privileges
- + Actively maintained with good community support
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Primarily suited for enterprise environments
Sentinel
Sentinel simplifies managing macOS security settings by configuring Gatekeeper, unquarantining apps, and enabling self-signing. It's ideal for developers and users needing fine-grained control over app permissions.
Manages macOS security settings, including Gatekeeper configuration and app permissions.
Pros
- + Simplifies managing macOS security settings
- + Active development with responsive issue resolution
- + Useful for developers and power users
Cons
- - Lack of clear licensing information
- - Limited community discussion beyond GitHub