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MacID vs Vigilance

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MacID compared with Vigilance
DetailMacID logo MacIDVigilance logo Vigilance
What it doesFace ID authentication for Mac Security for the apps your staff build with AI
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given CA
Pricing modelOpen source Free trial
PricingNot given Solo: Free for one person on one computer. Team: $49 per computer per month, or $490 per computer per year with 2 months free. Managed: $199 per computer per month, or $1,990 per computer per year with 2 months free, plus $2,500 one-time setup per company.
Key features
  • Face recognition with 99.5% accuracy on standard datasets
  • PAM module integration with macOS lock screen
  • Secure Enclave encryption of password
  • Automatic Keychain unlock after face authentication
  • Multi-pose facial enrollment for better recognition
  • Adjustable recognition threshold
  • Checks packages AI tools and staff download on computers
  • Detects when updates gain harmful new capabilities
  • Automatically reverts to last safe version on paid plans
  • Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Copilot, Devin Desktop and Gemini CLI
  • Monthly reports on downloads per computer
  • Alerts if Vigilance stops running on a computer for 3 days
  • Security expert review before showing warnings on Managed plan
  • Scans all apps on computer for Managed plan
  • Written security report after setup on Managed plan
What makes it different
  • Face ID functionality on Macs without dedicated depth sensors
  • Preserves Keychain encryption and application functionality
  • Open source with readable code
  • Compact model at 6.6 MB download
  • Catches zero-day supply chain attacks faster than security databases
  • Analyzes file capabilities instead of relying on reputation or signatures
  • Stays quiet by default, only alerts on meaningful changes
  • Does not access code, files or team activity data
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)1 −1 (down) since last check5 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)86
Citation Flow (Majestic)826
Referring domains (Majestic)126

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