Don't Sleep Alternatives

Don't Sleep is described as 'Small portable program to prevent system shutdown, Standby, Hibernate, Turn Off and Restart' and is a prevent sleep mode app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Don't Sleep for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Android, Linux and Flathub apps. The best Don't Sleep alternative is Amphetamine, which is free. Other great apps like Don't Sleep are Caffeine for Windows, NeverNap, Caffeine for Mac and PowerToys - Awake.

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Don't Sleep is a small portable program to prevent system shutdown, Standby, Hibernate, Turn Off and Restart.

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Don't Sleep alternatives page was last updated May 26, 2025
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  1. @home icon

    @home

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    @home is a tiny convenience utility, that knows when you are at home (based on your wireless network name) and prevents your computer from locking the screen. When you are away from home, your normal locking idle times apply.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    @home screenshot 1

    @home Features

    1.  Sits in the MenuBar

    @home VS Don't Sleep

     
  2. InsomniaT icon

    InsomniaT

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    This is a kernel extension and clients that allow the MacBook to disable sleeping when the lid is closed. MOUNTAIN LION IS NOT SUPPORTED

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    InsomniaT Features

    1.  macOS-like

    InsomniaT VS Don't Sleep

     
  4. noblackout icon

    noblackout

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    Simulates activity (=> disables screensaver and powersaving) while running programms (any .exe) from a choosen directory. Main purpose is to choose the steam directory to disable monitor powersaving while running steam games.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    noblackout screenshot 1

    noblackout Features

    1.  Sits in the System Tray

    noblackout VS Don't Sleep

     
  5. SleepLess icon

    SleepLess

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    This application is used to prevent the computer from going to sleep without changing system settings

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    SleepLess Features

    1.  Sits in the System Tray

    SleepLess VS Don't Sleep

     
  6. AntiSleep icon

    AntiSleep

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    Keep System Awake.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    AntiSleep screenshot 1

    AntiSleep VS Don't Sleep

     
  7. Slacker icon

    Slacker

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    Never show up as idle on Slack, Microsoft Teams, Skype, etc. Slacker moves your mouse pointer for you whenever you are idle - the result is that you always show as active on any corporate/office instant messaging tools running on your work computer.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Slacker screenshot 1

    Slacker Features

    1.  Slack bot

    Slacker VS Don't Sleep

     
  9. Wakeful icon

    Wakeful

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    Keeps your computer in an active state. No install required, fully portable and can run from a USB. Completely free for everyone.

    31 Wakeful alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window.
    Choose how often you'd like movement to occur. Once the PC is inactive for your preset time, Wakeful will send any inputs you have selected.
    The mouse will automatically wiggle up and down. The selected key will automatically trigger. Pick your key, Shift or F13 to F24.
    Warning

    From VirusTotal: 28 security vendors and no sandboxes flagged this file as malicious https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/c1cfba23dbe0385937a4306fbccb934ba4234c502993080b7cfacc171ada4ec1

    Wakeful Features

    1.  Portable

    Wakeful VS Don't Sleep

     
  10. SleepTime icon

    SleepTime

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    SleepTime is a light-weight app that lives on your menu bar, letting you easily set a timer to put your Mac on sleep automatically after a specified time period you choose.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    SleepTime screenshot 1

    SleepTime VS Don't Sleep

     
  11. Keep Me Awake icon

    Keep Me Awake

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    A small GNOME utility application to send Wake On LAN (WoL) magic packets to devices in a network.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Keep Me Awake screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Wake on LAN
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  GNOME3 integration

    Keep Me Awake VS Don't Sleep

     
  12. Stay Awake! icon

    Stay Awake!

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    Keep your screen on when your device is running your GPS application, favorite remote control, playing a movie or slideshow, etc... Perfect to keep your screen on without dimming for application development. Your screen will never go back to sleep until you want it to...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Stay Awake! screenshot 3

    Stay Awake! VS Don't Sleep

     
  13. Idle Clock Locker icon

    Idle Clock Locker

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    Lightweight, portable, and very practical application that displays and locks the computer idle time, falsely informing the system about user interaction.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Idle Clock Locker screenshot 1

    Idle Clock Locker VS Don't Sleep

     
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