Glimt vs AfterLid

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Glimt compared with AfterLid
Detail	Glimt	AfterLid
What it does	Guided breathing reminders that float over your work and pause automatically during calls	Mac power companion for long-running work with mobile status and optional remote control
Stage	Not given	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	NO	IN
Pricing model	Paid	Freemium
Pricing	Personal: $39 one time for up to 2 computers. Teams: $32 per seat, one time, 5 seats minimum. 14-day free trial available. 1 year of updates included with every license.	Free: Sleepy, Awake, and Always On modes with all Mac safeguards, read-only iPhone status, one provider usage connection. Pro: adds remote mode control, all supported provider connections, character pack tools, and seven-day full-access trial for eligible accounts.
Key features	Micro breathing reminders that float up and fade away automatically Custom breathing playlists with multiple patterns Built-in breathing patterns: Coherence, Box, 4-7-8, and Trikona AI-powered custom visualizations Configurable reminder intervals from 1 to 120 minutes Fullscreen or windowed breathing prompt mode MacOS Shortcuts integration to automate actions on session start and end Built-in MCP server for AI agent integration Menu bar integration with no dock icon	Three power modes: Sleepy, Awake, and Always On iPhone app for read-only status monitoring Pro remote mode control from phone Provider usage connections for AI models Character packs with custom animations
What makes it different	One-time purchase with no subscription or recurring fees Never interrupts calls through automatic detection of microphone and camera use AI agent can design custom breathing visualizations on demand Respects focus and workflow by never taking keyboard focus No data collection beyond what is necessary for licensing	Work runs entirely local on your Mac with no cloud transfer Read-only iPhone status free, remote control as paid feature
Free plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
Platforms	Not given	Not given
Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	24 +3 (up) since last check	1 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	10	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	20	19
Referring domains (Majestic)	20	16

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