Comparison
JP the Cat vs SessionWatcher — trackers compared
How JP the Cat and SessionWatcher compare as AI coding usage trackers — the honest facts, side by side.
| Attribute | JP the Cat | SessionWatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 one-time (+$9.99/Mac) | $6.99+ one-time |
| Theme | light | dark |
| Open source | No | No |
| Form factor | menu bar | menu bar |
| Shows | real $ (Claude) + official % / notional $ (Codex) | quota % + cost |
| Providers | Claude Code + Codex live, 60 more on roadmap | ~6 providers |
JP the Cat
Light-themed, honest-provenance meter that computes real dollar cost correctly (fixes the ccusage #899 cache under-bill) and labels notional Codex figures. Price: $12.99 one-time (+$9.99/Mac). Shows: real $ (Claude) + official % / notional $ (Codex).
SessionWatcher
The deepest paid rival; dark-themed, with a programmatic guides library for ~6 providers. Price: $6.99+ one-time. Shows: quota % + cost.
Common questions
- Is JP the Cat or SessionWatcher better?
- They serve different needs — JP the Cat shows real $ (Claude) + official % / notional $ (Codex), SessionWatcher shows quota % + cost. The table lays out the facts so you can choose.