Power · 5 min read
AlDente vs Tegaro
Tegaro is better if you want readouts rather than another battery utility. AlDente is stronger for charge-limit control.
AlDente is best known for capping MacBook charging at 80%. Here is how it compares to Tegaro's Power tool, which shows battery details but does not limit charging.
AlDente and Tegaro do different jobs. AlDente lets you set a charge limit, such as 80%, to reduce battery wear when your MacBook stays plugged in. Tegaro's Power tool reads the battery without limiting charging: it shows battery charge, charging wattage, time to full or remaining, battery health, cycle count and temperature, plus CPU, memory and disk load, but it does not limit charging. Power is one of ten tools in a single menu-bar icon and stays free after the 14-day trial. If you want a charge limit, AlDente is the right choice. macOS also has its own Optimized Battery Charging setting.
Free power readouts
Battery, adapter and normal Power information remain available after the trial.
CPU and memory beside battery
Power keeps load information beside battery data.
No extra app to install
These readouts live inside the existing Tegaro menu-bar app.
At a glance
| Capability | AlDente | Tegaro |
|---|---|---|
| Charge limit (such as 80%) Tegaro does not limit charging; macOS has its own Optimized Battery Charging | Yes | No |
| Live charging power See how much power your Mac is taking in | Yes (in the paid version) | Yes: charging wattage and time to full or remaining |
| Battery health and cycle count Track battery wear over time | Yes | Yes, with temperature too |
| Privacy Review the relevant feature and provider privacy documentation. | Runs on your Mac | Core typing, copied-content and downloaded-model dictation workflows are local; separate services can have their own network behaviour |
| Menu bar icons Fewer icons if you use several Tegaro tools | Its own menu bar icon | One icon for all ten tools |
| Other Mac tools Dictation, Screenshots, Clipboard, Layout, Displays and more | None (battery only) | Ten tools in one menu-bar icon, including CPU, memory and disk load |
| Pricing Checked against the official source on 2026-10-07; taxes and regional terms can vary. | AlDente Pro: €11.49/year (auto-renewing) or €23.99 lifetime; $9.99/month through Setapp. | 14-day trial with everything unlocked; Power stays free after that; Pro: $1.99 first month, then $4.99/month, $29.99/year or $100 lifetime |
When to Choose AlDente
People who want to set a charge limit, such as 80%, because their MacBook is often plugged in at a desk or dock.
When to Choose Tegaro
People who rely on macOS Optimized Battery Charging and want to see charge, charging wattage, time left, battery health, cycle count and temperature, in the same menu-bar icon as dictation, screenshots, clipboard history and other everyday Mac tools.
Tegaro tools, one icon
Typing · Clipboard · Screenshots · Dictation · Displays · Power · Disk · Sound · AI Usage · Critter
Current Tegaro access
Try every Pro tool for 14 days without a card or account. Afterward, Free keeps Classic, Cat and Dog, Power, Sound, AI Usage, normal Displays and Disk analysis; it includes 100 successful automatic layout fixes per calendar month and 2,000 delivered dictation words per Monday-starting week. Pro unlocks Clipboard, Screenshots, Disk cleanup and app removal, unlimited layout automation and dictation, more critters and compatible EDR brightness. A $100 lifetime license covers one person on up to three Macs.
Pricing and terms: AlDente
AlDente Pro: €11.49/year (auto-renewing) or €23.99 lifetime; $9.99/month through Setapp.
AlDente Pro: €11.49/year (auto-renewing) or €23.99 lifetime; $9.99/month through Setapp.
Offers: AlDente
No public promotion is asserted here; check the official checkout for current offers.
Tegaro trial offer
Eligible trial users may receive a one-time 30% annual or lifetime offer valid for 48 hours. It is optional, not a promised public price.
Privacy and footprint
Tegaro runs its core typing, clipboard and downloaded-model dictation workflows locally. AI usage may query Claude or Codex providers using existing authentication; licensing checks, downloads, updates and opted-in email have separate network behaviour. Review each product’s privacy documentation for the feature you use.
Native macOS app built with Swift.
Core typing, copied-content and downloaded-model dictation workflows stay local. Licensing, optional renewal lookups, model downloads, opted-in diagnostics and direct AI-provider checks are separate network actions. AI Usage uses existing provider sign-in and does not send provider credentials to Tegaro.
How to Switch from AlDente to Tegaro
- If you stop using AlDente, set its charge limit back to 100% first.
- Check that Optimized Battery Charging is turned on in System Settings under Battery.
- Open Tegaro and click Power to see charge, charging wattage, battery health, cycle count and temperature.
- Keep AlDente if you still want a hard charge limit.
Frequently asked questions
Does Tegaro stop my MacBook from charging at 80% like AlDente?
No. Tegaro shows battery information but does not limit charging. If you want a fixed charge limit, use AlDente. macOS also has Optimized Battery Charging in System Settings.
Can I use Tegaro together with AlDente?
Yes. Tegaro only shows battery information, so it does not conflict with a charge limit you set in AlDente.
Can I see battery temperature and charging power in Tegaro?
Yes. The Power tool shows charging wattage, time to full or remaining, battery health, cycle count and temperature for your MacBook, and it stays free after the 14-day trial.
Sources and disclosure
Published by Tegaro. App information is checked against the linked official pages on the date shown. Checked: 2026-10-07.