InsomniaZ Alternatives
InsomniaZ is described as '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' and is a prevent sleep mode app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to InsomniaZ for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and Web-based apps. The best InsomniaZ alternative is Amphetamine, which is free. Other great apps like InsomniaZ are Caffeine for Windows, Stimulator, Caffeine for Mac and Caffeine for Linux.
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A tiny macOS menu-bar app that keeps your Mac running even with the lid closed — so coding agents (Claude Code, Codex, etc.) keep working while you move around.
Keep your Mac awake only when needed, with a minimal control surface built for focused workflows.
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1Setter is a lightweight macOS menu bar app designed to make system settings easier to access.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
Provides Windows tray-based management for staying awake, preventing sleep, keeping displays on, or changing power plans. Includes session timer, hotkeys, and crash recovery with Pro-only smart triggers, stats export, Drive Alive for USB devices, and minimal resource use.
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
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
Canada
Vietnam
Russia
