App Tamer Alternatives

Apps similar to App Tamer include Process Lasso, which has a free version. Other options are GiMeSpace Power Control Pro, Chrome Reaper, CPUSetter and AppPolice. In total there are five Process Management Tools like App Tamer for Mac and Windows.

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  1. Process Lasso icon
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    Real-time process and CPU affinity optimization utility with ProBalance technology to preserve responsiveness. Automates rules, power schemes, and core selection. Mitigates system slowdowns, enables persistent affinities, watchdog monitoring, and instance limits, running lightweight.

    46 Process Lasso alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. This program is switching automatic between low and high power energy plans depending on the load of the CPU and CPU temperature. The Pro version adds new features to control individual programs including CPU core affinity, process and I/O scheduling priorities.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. Chrome Reaper icon
     9 likes

    Automatically ends browser processes in Chrome or Chromium using too much CPU, including tabs, extensions, subframes, renderers, and even background scripts, to prevent resource drain, combat cryptomining, boost stability, and maintain smooth browsing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
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  4. CPUSetter icon
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    CPUSetter adjusts the number of active cores in your cpu(s). It can also enable/disable hyperthreading on supported cpus.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  5. AppPolice icon
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    An app for Mac OS X with a minimalistic UI which lets you quickly throttle down the CPU usage of any running process.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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