InsomniaX AlternativesPrevent Sleep Mode Apps like InsomniaX

InsomniaX is described as 'It always has been a missing feature: disabling the sleep mode on a Apple Laptop. Who does not want to use it as a big juke-box or go warwalking. The best looking server ever, especially at about one inch height' and is a prevent sleep mode app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to InsomniaX for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Flathub and F-Droid apps. The best InsomniaX alternative is Amphetamine, which is free. Other great apps like InsomniaX are NeverNap, Caffeine for Mac, Stimulator and KeepingYouAwake.

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  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

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Amphetamine Features

    1.  Sits in the System Tray
    2.  Customizable triggers

    Amphetamine VS InsomniaX

     
    • This alternative is disputed. Amphetamine is a legitimate InsomniaX alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Amphetamine is the most popular Mac alternative to InsomniaX.

    • Amphetamine is the most popular free alternative to InsomniaX.

    • Amphetamine is Free and ProprietaryInsomniaX is also Free and Proprietary
  2. NeverNap icon
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    NeverNap prevents your Mac from sleeping or activating the screensaver. For 5 minutes or indefinitely. Perfect for presentations or long processes.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Minimalistic

    Features

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

    NeverNap VS InsomniaX

     
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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.

    47 Caffeine for Mac alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Discontinued

    The last version (1.1.3) is from May 2020.

    Caffeine for Mac Features

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

    Caffeine for Mac VS InsomniaX

     
    • Caffeine for Mac is the most popular Open Source alternative to InsomniaX.

    • Caffeine for Mac is Free and Open SourceInsomniaX is Free and Proprietary
  4. 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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Stimulator Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free

    Stimulator VS InsomniaX

     
    • Stimulator is the most popular Linux alternative to InsomniaX.

    • Stimulator is Free and Open SourceInsomniaX is Free and Proprietary
  5. KeepingYouAwake icon
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    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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac

    KeepingYouAwake Features

    1.  Sits in the MenuBar

    KeepingYouAwake VS InsomniaX

     
    Comments about KeepingYouAwake as an Alternative to InsomniaX
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    Negative Jan 4, 2020
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    InsomniaX keeps the MacBook awake while the lid is closed. KeepingYouAwake just prevents it from going to sleep while it is open, but does not work when the lid is closed.

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    • KeepingYouAwake is Free and Open SourceInsomniaX is Free and Proprietary
  6. 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.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    InsomniaZ VS InsomniaX

     
    • InsomniaZ is the most popular commercial alternative to InsomniaX.

    • InsomniaZ is Paid and ProprietaryInsomniaX is Free and Proprietary
  7. 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.

    35 Don't Sleep alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Don't Sleep Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Sits in the System Tray

    Don't Sleep VS InsomniaX

     
    • Don't Sleep is the most popular Windows alternative to InsomniaX.

    • Don't Sleep is Free and ProprietaryInsomniaX is also Free and Proprietary
  8. Lungo icon
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    Keeps your Mac awake.

    41 Lungo alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Lungo Features

    1.  Sits in the MenuBar
    2.  Display info on the menubar

    Lungo VS InsomniaX

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

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Should I Sleep Features

    1.  Face detection
    2.  Motion Detection

    Should I Sleep VS InsomniaX

     
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    Coffee allows you to keep the display awake without having to change the device settings. It can be toggled at various places:

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Coffee: Keep Display Awake Features

    1.  Display Management

    Coffee: Keep Display Awake VS InsomniaX

     
    • Coffee: Keep Display Awake is the most popular Android alternative to InsomniaX.

    • Coffee: Keep Display Awake is Free and Open SourceInsomniaX is Free and Proprietary
  11. One Switch icon
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    All your powerful switches in one place.

    18 One Switch alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    One Switch Features

    1.  Sits in the MenuBar

    One Switch VS InsomniaX

     
  12. Clapet icon
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    Clapet is a utility that aims to improve clamshell mode on your Macbook by automatically managing sleep when an external display is detected.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Clapet VS InsomniaX

     
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