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PCWattVault vs Keep Mac Awake

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PCWattVault compared with Keep Mac Awake
DetailPCWattVault logo PCWattVaultKeep Mac Awake logo Keep Mac Awake
What it doesReal-time PC power consumption monitor for Windows with electricity cost tracking 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 inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFree Not given
PricingFree. All Pro features are currently free for early adopters with founder/early-adopter status. Free 3-day trial (sessions up to 8 hours). Then $9 USD once per Mac, tax included. No subscription.
Key features
  • Local-first with no cloud sync, no accounts and no telemetry
  • 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
  • Permanent history recording in background so no data gaps occur
  • Founder status guarantees all current Pro features remain free forever
  • 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)2 −1 (down) since last check1 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)10
Referring domains (Majestic)20

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