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 F-Droid apps. The best Caffeine for Linux alternative is Amphetamine, which is free. Other great apps like Caffeine for Linux are Caffeine for Windows, PowerToys - Awake, Caffeine for Mac and Stimulator.

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Caffeine for Linux alternatives page was last updated Jan 18, 2024
  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.

    47 Amphetamine alternatives
    Amphetamine screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Amphetamine Features

    1.  Sits in the System Tray
    2.  Customizable triggers
    Amphetamine iconCaffeine for Linux Icon

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    • 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. Caffeine for Windows icon
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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.

    33 Caffeine for Windows alternatives
    Caffeine for Windows screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Caffeine for Windows Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Optimized for Windows
    Caffeine for Windows iconCaffeine for Linux Icon

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

    • Caffeine for Windows is Free and ProprietaryCaffeine for Linux is Free and Open Source
  3. PowerToys -  Awake icon
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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.

    32 PowerToys - Awake alternatives
    PowerToys -  Awake screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    PowerToys -  Awake iconCaffeine for Linux Icon

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

    • PowerToys - Awake is Free and Open SourceCaffeine for Linux is also Free and Open Source
  4. Caffeine for Mac icon
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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.

    46 Caffeine for Mac alternatives
    Caffeine for Mac screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Caffeine for Mac Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Sits in the MenuBar
    Discontinued

    The last version (1.1.3) is from May 2020.

    Caffeine for Mac iconCaffeine for Linux Icon

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  5. 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.

    45 Stimulator alternatives
    Stimulator screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Stimulator Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    Stimulator iconCaffeine for Linux Icon

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

    • Stimulator is Free and Open SourceCaffeine for Linux is also Free and Open Source
  6. KeepingYouAwake icon
     23 likes

    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.

    27 KeepingYouAwake alternatives
    KeepingYouAwake screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    KeepingYouAwake Features

    1.  Sits in the MenuBar
    KeepingYouAwake iconCaffeine for Linux Icon

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  7. 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
    InsomniaZ screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    InsomniaZ iconCaffeine for Linux Icon

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

    • InsomniaZ is Paid and ProprietaryCaffeine for Linux is Free and Open Source
  8. Don't Sleep icon
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    Don't Sleep is a small portable program to prevent system shutdown, Standby, Hibernate, Turn Off and Restart.

    34 Don't Sleep alternatives
    Don't Sleep screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Don't Sleep Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Sits in the System Tray
    Don't Sleep iconCaffeine for Linux Icon

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  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.

    33 KeepOn alternatives
    KeepOn screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Discontinued

    Last update is from 2021.

    KeepOn iconCaffeine for Linux Icon

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

    • KeepOn is Free and Open SourceCaffeine for Linux is also Free and Open Source
  10.  3 likes

    Coffee will keep your computer wide awake while your network is active or a program. Coffee prevents standby when your traffic speed on a selected network adapter is above the user configurable threshold or specific software selected.

    27 Coffee_FF alternatives
    Coffee_FF screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Coffee_FF Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for DLNA
    Caffeine for Linux Icon

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  11. Lungo icon
     4 likes

    Keeps your Mac awake.

    41 Lungo alternatives
    Lungo screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Lungo Features

    1.  Sits in the MenuBar
    2.  Display info on the menubar
    Lungo iconCaffeine for Linux Icon

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  12. Should I Sleep icon
     10 likes

    Annoyed by the display getting dim when you're reading or watching something? What if the computer could “see and hear” you?

    33 Should I Sleep alternatives
    Should I Sleep screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Should I Sleep Features

    1.  Face detection
    2.  Motion Detection
    Should I Sleep iconCaffeine for Linux Icon

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