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IT-BAER vs Keep Mac Awake

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IT-BAER compared with Keep Mac Awake
DetailIT-BAER logo IT-BAERKeep Mac Awake logo Keep Mac Awake
What it doesApps and tools for self-hosters and admins Keep your MacBook awake with the lid closed for long-running AI agents and tasks, no external display needed
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inAT Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Not given
PricingNot given Free 3-day trial (sessions up to 8 hours). Then $9 USD once per Mac, tax included. No subscription.
Key features
  • Home Assistant voice satellite with on-device wake word detection
  • Microsoft Entra ID to Exchange Online contact sync
  • Browser-based image editor with layers and WebAssembly
  • Self-hosted personal finance tracker
  • Proxmox theme pack with hardware sensor overlay
  • Home Assistant to-do lists on Android home screen widget
  • Android tablet as always-on photo frame
  • CalDAV and CardDAV sync for Android
  • Grafana dashboards for homelab monitoring
  • Windows desktop dashboard for admin tools
  • Keep MacBook awake with lid closed, no external display or keyboard needed
  • Sessions with no limit or custom duration up to 168 hours
  • Run on AC power by default, optional battery use down to chosen level
  • Built-in display off with lid closed
  • Command-line interface with JSON output for AI agents
  • Independent watchdog service restores normal sleep after failure
  • Thermal cutoff on battery at serious heat levels
  • No account, analytics, or logs required
  • Works with Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, Cursor and other AI agents
What makes it different
  • Security, transparency and user control prioritized
  • Solutions originate from real problems solved in production environments
  • Hours of hands-on testing before release
  • Only keep-awake app with independent watchdog, thermal cutoff, and AI agent interface
  • Clamshell mode without external monitor, display, or keyboard
  • JSON interface allows agents to start, check, and stop sessions autonomously
  • Control agents from your phone while MacBook lid is closed
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)29 no change since last check1 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)200
Citation Flow (Majestic)210
Referring domains (Majestic)710

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