Caffeine for Linux AlternativesPrevent Sleep Mode Apps like Caffeine for Linux

Caffeine for Linux is described as 'Inspired by the Mac OS X version, Caffeine for Linux is a status bar application able to temporarily prevent the activation of both the screensaver and the "sleep" powersaving mode' and is a prevent sleep mode app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Caffeine for Linux for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Android, Linux and Web-based apps. The best Caffeine for Linux alternative is Amphetamine, which is free. Other great apps like Caffeine for Linux are Stimulator, PowerToys - Awake, Caffeine for Windows and Caffeinate.

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  1. Amphetamine icon
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    Amphetamine is a little app that lives in your menu bar which can effortlessly override your energy saver settings and keep your Mac awake.

    48 Amphetamine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • Amphetamine is the most popular Mac alternative to Caffeine for Linux.

    • Amphetamine is the most popular free alternative to Caffeine for Linux.

    • Amphetamine is Free and ProprietaryCaffeine for Linux is Free and Open Source
  2. Stimulator icon
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    This is a simple app that prevents the desktop environment (DE) from sleeping while its on. It should work regardless of the used DE thanks to the Inhibit portal.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
    • Stimulator is the most popular Linux alternative to Caffeine for Linux.

    • Stimulator is the most popular Open Source alternative to Caffeine for Linux.

    • Stimulator is Free and Open SourceCaffeine for Linux is also Free and Open Source
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    PowerToys Awake is a tool for Windows designed to keep a computer awake without having to manage its power & sleep settings. This can be helpful when running time-consuming tasks, ensuring that the computer does not go to sleep or turn off its screens.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • PowerToys - Awake is the most popular Windows alternative to Caffeine for Linux.

    • PowerToys - Awake is Free and Open SourceCaffeine for Linux is also Free and Open Source
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    If you have problems with your PC locking or going to sleep, caffeine will keep it awake. It works by simulating a keypress once every 59 seconds, so your machine thinks you're still working at the keyboard, so won't lock the screen or activate the screensaver.

    35 Caffeine for Windows alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Caffeinate icon
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    Caffeinate is an App that helps android developers to keep their phone's display awake without having to change the device settings. It can be toggled at various places:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
    • Caffeinate is the most popular Android alternative to Caffeine for Linux.

    • Caffeinate is Free and Open SourceCaffeine for Linux is also Free and Open Source
    • Caffeinate is Privacy focused and LightweightCaffeine for Linux is not according to our users
  6. NeverNap icon
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    NeverNap prevents your Mac from sleeping or activating the screensaver. For 5 minutes or indefinitely. Perfect for presentations or long processes.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Caffeine is a tiny program that puts an icon in the right side of your menu bar. Click it to prevent your Mac from automatically going to sleep, dimming the screen or starting screen savers.

    47 Caffeine for Mac alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. nosleep.page icon
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    One of the first webpages that used the Wake Lock API packaged in the nosleep.js script to prevent a device from sleeping.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • nosleep.page is the most popular Web-based alternative to Caffeine for Linux.

    • nosleep.page is Free and Open SourceCaffeine for Linux is also Free and Open Source
    • nosleep.page is Privacy focusedCaffeine for Linux is not according to our users
  9. KeepOn icon
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    KeepOn allows you to keep your device's screen on for the desired duration and also allows you to return to the default settings automaticaly when the screen turns off.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  10. KeepingYouAwake icon
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    KeepingYouAwake is a small menu bar utility for macOS (Version 10.13 and newer) that can prevent your Mac from entering sleep mode for a predefined duration or as long as it is activated.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. InsomniaZ icon
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    Use Mac with external monitors with lid closed even when you are on battery power. Play music, airplay movies, download/upload lid closed. Most modern and up to date app.

    45 InsomniaZ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • InsomniaZ is the most popular commercial alternative to Caffeine for Linux.

    • InsomniaZ is Paid and ProprietaryCaffeine for Linux is Free and Open Source
  12. Stay Awake icon
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    Need a quick coffee break ? But don't want your PC to sleep or Teams to go idle? Stay Awake keeps your screen on by keeping its own tab active. No need to change OS settings.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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