Percolate vs AfterLid

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Percolate compared with AfterLid
Detail	Percolate	AfterLid
What it does	Coffee blend design and roast tracking for home roasters	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	NZ	IN
Pricing model	Paid	Freemium
Pricing	US$30 per year. New accounts get a 14-day trial without entering a card, including up to 10 AI blend designs.	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	Green bean inventory tracking AI-assisted blend design Manual blend design Roast timing and event capture Tasting notes and roast history Stock management with weights and prices Flavor profile ratings Brew style preferences Android and web app access	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	Works with any roasting machine, no machine-specific setup required Comprehensive record-keeping linking beans, roasts and tastings Blend suggestions checked against actual inventory Preferences respected in blend recommendations	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)	2 +2 (up) since last check	1 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	0	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	0	19
Referring domains (Majestic)	0	16

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