What Tablif read on Wacchi's site
Wacchi describes itself as: “Wacchi — a free WattsConnected alternative for the Mac menu bar”
- Price model: free tier
- Free tier: Free forever
- Stage: Live, no waitlist
- Alternative to: WattsConnected
Where it puts itself
Positions itself as an alternative to WattsConnected. Rules out “Dock icon” and “account”.
- Alternative to: WattsConnected
- Says it will not: Dock icon · account
“A free, open-source WattsConnected alternative.”
“No Dock icon and no account.”
What it costs
A free tier, free forever. No monthly or yearly plan. No one-time option.
- One-time: no
- Monthly: no
- Yearly: no
- Free plan: free forever
“No Dock icon and no account.”
Who it sells to
In English.
- Languages: English
“English”
How it runs
A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Distributed through the Homebrew. Open source.
- Kind: desktop
- Runs on: macOS
- Runs where: on the device, offline
- Distributed via: Homebrew
- Open source: yes
“Download — free macOS 14 or later, Apple silicon”
“Download the DMG and drag Wacchi into Applications, or use Homebrew.”
What it works with
Names Apple silicon, Mac mini and 2 more on its pages.
- Names: Apple silicon · Mac mini · WattsConnected · +1
“Download — free macOS 14 or later, Apple silicon”
“Macs without a battery, such as the Mac mini, have nothing to read and show 0W.”
What it offers as proof
Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up.
- Trial asks for: nothing
“No Dock icon and no account.”
“Download — free macOS 14 or later, Apple silicon”
Sources
Tablif read these pages, last on 18 Oct 2026. Everything above is what the product says about itself; Tablif does not verify every claim.
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