Don't Sleep Alternatives

Apps similar to Don't Sleep include goguma app, which is free and open source. Other options are Green Dotter, Amphetamine, Caffeinate and Caffeine for Windows. You're spoiled for choice with Prevent Sleep Mode Apps like Don't Sleep: we list more than 50 alternatives for Mac, Windows, Android, Linux and the web.

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  1. Chai by lvillani icon

    Chai by lvillani

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    Don't let your Mac fall asleep, like a sir.

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    • Mac
    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU
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  2. PowerLockGuard icon

    PowerLockGuard

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    Smart auto-sleep & power management for developers, laptops & AI agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Aider, VS Code). Automatically sleeps or shuts down when coding tasks finish, plus instant deep sleep on charger unplug. Lightweight (~62 KB) & offline. Built by GMK Solution.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • BD flagBangladesh
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  4. GamingMonitor icon

    GamingMonitor

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    Windows tray utility that keeps your PC awake while gaming or downloading — DualSense/XInput/GPU aware, self-updating

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • UA flagUkraine
    GamingMonitor Configuration UI
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  5. Modafinil icon

    Modafinil

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    A macOS menu bar app that prevents your MacBook from falling asleep when the lid is closed, while letting the display turn off like normal to preserve battery and reduce heat.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • CA flagCanada
    Modafinil screenshot 1
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  6. LidPilot icon

    LidPilot

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    LidPilot is a native macOS menu-bar utility for keeping your Mac and display awake in different situations. Its Follow Lid mode keeps the screen available while the MacBook is open, then keeps the Mac running when the lid is closed.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    LidPilot screenshot 1
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  8. 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
    Idle Clock Locker screenshot 1
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