Comparison
Perked vs Lungo
Looking for a Lungo alternative to keep your Mac awake while your coding agents work? Here's an honest look at how Perked and Lungo compare — what each is best at, and which one fits your workflow.
What is Lungo?
Lungo is a well-made menu-bar keep-awake app by Sindre Sorhus — a clean manual toggle with durations up to 12 hours and an option to switch off when you unplug from power. It is sold one-time and is also bundled in Setapp.
The main difference
Lungo is a manual toggle: you turn it on for a while, optionally letting it stop when you unplug. Perked instead follows your agents automatically, and notably Lungo explicitly does not keep the Mac awake with the lid closed — a core Perked feature for unattended runs.
Perked vs Lungo, feature by feature
| Feature | Perked | Lungo |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-detects AI coding agents (zero setup) | — | |
| Power-aware (AC / battery threshold) | Manual setup | |
| Clamshell / lid-closed keep-awake | — | |
| Timed sessions | ||
| Lock & Leave (lock screen, stay awake) | — | |
| Runs entirely on-device (no account) | ||
| Open source | — | — |
| Price | One-time from €1 | $4 one-time (also on Setapp) |
“Manual setup” means the app can do it, but you configure it yourself. Last reviewed June 2026.
Which should you pick?
Choose Lungo if…
- You want a beautiful, simple manual toggle with timers.
- You already subscribe to Setapp and want it included.
- You do not need agent detection or lid-closed sessions.
Choose Perked if…
- You want automatic, agent-aware keep-awake instead of a manual switch.
- You need clamshell / lid-closed support (Lungo does not do this).
- You want a battery threshold rather than just off-on-unplug.
FAQ
Does Lungo work with the lid closed? +
No — Lungo explicitly does not keep the Mac awake with the lid closed. Perked supports clamshell / lid-closed sessions.
Is Perked a one-time purchase like Lungo? +
Yes. Both are one-time purchases (Lungo is also on the Setapp subscription). Perked adds automatic agent detection, a battery threshold, and lid-closed support.
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