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Trim Enabler vs Privileges

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Trim Enabler

6.0
System Tools

Enable trim for SSD performance

Privileges

7.5
System Tools

Admin rights switcher

Metric Trim Enabler Privileges
Category System Tools System Tools
AI Score 6.0 7.5
30-day Installs 1 62
90-day Installs 9 408
365-day Installs 64 1.3K
Version 4.3.6,26,1609590590 2.6.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1 1.8K
GitHub Forks - 171
Open Issues - 1
License — Apache-2.0
Language — Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 8mo ago 7mo ago
First Seen Jun 18, 2013 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Trim Enabler

Trim Enabler is a one-click tool that enables TRIM for SSDs, enhancing performance and extending lifespan. Ideal for users concerned about SSD health and performance optimization.

Enables TRIM on SSDs to improve performance and longevity.

Pros

  • + One-click TRIM enabling
  • + Improves SSD performance and lifespan
  • + Lightweight and user-friendly

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Low GitHub activity and community traction

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