CPUSetter AlternativesBattery Saver Utilities & Process Management Tools like CPUSetter

CPUSetter is described as 'Adjusts the number of active cores in your cpu(s). It can also enable/disable hyperthreading on supported cpus' and is a Battery Saver utility in the system & hardware category. There are three alternatives to CPUSetter for Mac and Google Chrome. The best CPUSetter alternative is Chrome Reaper, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CPUSetter are App Tamer and AppPolice.

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  1. Chrome Reaper icon
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    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

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    • Google Chrome
     
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    Chrome Reaper is a Chrome extension and only works on Chrome-based browsers. CPUSetter works with any application and/or process running on macOS.

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    • Chrome Reaper is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to CPUSetter.

    • Chrome Reaper is Free and Open SourceCPUSetter is Free and Proprietary
  2. App Tamer icon
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    ? Background app taming: CPU use by background apps can lead to slower performance, shorter battery life, prompt heating and trigger your Mac’s fans. App Tamer helps you to manage and reduce overall CPU usage by controlling idle apps working in the background.

    5 App Tamer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • App Tamer is the most popular Mac alternative to CPUSetter.

    • App Tamer is the most popular commercial alternative to CPUSetter.

    • App Tamer is Paid and ProprietaryCPUSetter is Free and Proprietary
  3. 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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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