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Keep Above vs xtty

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Keep Above compared with xtty
Detail Keep Abovextty logo xtty
What it doesSee what's safe to spend Spend your time on the work, not the terminal
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNZ Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree to download and use; Premium from US$6.99 a month Free with 7-day Pro trial; xtty Pro US$29.90 one-time purchase, no subscription, activates up to 2 Macs
Key features
  • Live safe-balance bar showing how far your balance sits from covering every upcoming bill
  • Manual entry by design with no bank login or account details
  • Bill tracker with reminders on important days
  • Pay-cycle view showing income, bills and remaining balance
  • Colour-coded calendar marking daily balance status
  • Support for any recurrence pattern
  • Savings goals including auto goals sized from expenses
  • Built-in money tools on bills and paydays
  • Metal GPU-accelerated terminal rendering on macOS, as fast as Ghostty
  • Password autofill from macOS Keychain for configured prompts
  • Saved remote-machine list with direct connections, batch connections, and jump hosts
  • Duplicate Tab with same SSH host and remote working directory in independent session
  • Broadcast keyboard input to selected panes
  • Status and notifications for supported coding agents including Claude Code and Codex
  • File transfer with sz and rz inside terminal workflow
  • Local shell sessions with tabs, split panes, search, themes, fonts, and customizable keybindings
  • System OpenSSH configuration and keys support
  • Command palette for finding actions and saved SSH profiles
What makes it different
  • No bank connection means it works the same in any country
  • Projects balance forward day by day up to 30 years ahead
  • Shows what's coming before a tight spot lands rather than after
  • Minimal upkeep after setup—only need to keep balance current
  • No spending history or transaction categorisation required
  • Metal GPU-accelerated rendering as fast as Ghostty for local terminal performance
  • Built-in SSH workflows that reduce repeated steps without replacing existing OpenSSH setup
  • Credentials stay secure in macOS Keychain with no account or email verification required
  • Native macOS integration with familiar controls and Metal GPU rendering
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)6 no change since last check5 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)166
Citation Flow (Majestic)2323
Referring domains (Majestic)7712

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