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Lockpaw vs Caffeinated: catalog facts
Lockpaw	Caffeinated
Free Free and open source.	Paid Distributed through the Mac App Store; check the listing for the current price.
macOS	macOS
Keeps the Mac awake while the screen is covered Can show alerts from supported AI coding agents	One-click toggle from the menu bar No Dock icon
Requires macOS 14 or later The developer says it is a visual privacy tool, not a security lock	macOS only Does one narrow job
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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