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 Stimulator, Caffeinate, Caffeine for Windows and PowerToys - Awake.

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  1. No Sleep icon

    No Sleep

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    no Sleep prevents your device going in deep sleep mode.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  2. Theine icon

    Theine

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    Prevent your Mac from falling asleep, dimming your screen or starting the screensaver. Theine keeps macOS awake just like caffeine does with you.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. 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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  7. SleepLess icon

    SleepLess

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

    24 SleepLess alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    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.
     
  10. NoSleep icon

    NoSleep

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    NoSleep makes closing of your MacBook lid possible without going to a sleep mode. Now you shouldn't have to plug your mouse and monitor to stay computer awake - just activate it by clicking a menu bar icon or check a tick in the System Preferences and continue downloading...

    25 NoSleep alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. AntiSleep icon

    AntiSleep

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    Keep System Awake.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  13. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  14. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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