KeepingYouAwake AlternativesPrevent Sleep Mode Apps like KeepingYouAwake

KeepingYouAwake is described as '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' and is a prevent sleep mode app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to KeepingYouAwake for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Android, Windows, Linux and Flathub apps. The best KeepingYouAwake alternative is Amphetamine, which is free. Other great apps like KeepingYouAwake are Caffeine for Windows, NeverNap, Caffeine for Mac and PowerToys - Awake.

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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...

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KeepingYouAwake alternatives page was last updated May 5, 2025
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  1. Amphetamine icon

    Amphetamine

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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

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Amphetamine screenshot 1

    Amphetamine Features

    1.  Sits in the System Tray
    2.  Customizable triggers

    Amphetamine VS KeepingYouAwake

     

    • Amphetamine is the most popular Mac alternative to KeepingYouAwake.

    • Amphetamine is the most popular free alternative to KeepingYouAwake.

    • Amphetamine is Free and ProprietaryKeepingYouAwake is Free and Open Source
  2. Caffeine for Windows icon

    Caffeine for Windows

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    If you have problems with your PC locking or going to sleep, caffeine will keep it awake. It works by simulating a keypress once every 59 seconds, so your machine thinks you're still working at the keyboard, so won't lock the screen or activate the screensaver.

    35 Caffeine for Windows alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Caffeine for Windows screenshot 1

    Caffeine for Windows Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Optimized for Windows

    Caffeine for Windows VS KeepingYouAwake

     

    • Caffeine for Windows is the most popular Windows alternative to KeepingYouAwake.

    • Caffeine for Windows is Free and ProprietaryKeepingYouAwake is Free and Open Source
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    NeverNap

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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

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    NeverNap screenshot 1

    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 KeepingYouAwake

     
  5. Caffeine for Mac icon

    Caffeine for Mac

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Caffeine for Mac screenshot 1
    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 KeepingYouAwake

     

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

    • Caffeine for Mac is Free and Open SourceKeepingYouAwake is also Free and Open Source
  6. PowerToys - Awake icon

    PowerToys - Awake

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    PowerToys Awake is a tool for Windows designed to keep a computer awake without having to manage its power & sleep settings. This can be helpful when running time-consuming tasks, ensuring that the computer does not go to sleep or turn off its screens.

    34 PowerToys - Awake alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    PowerToys - Awake screenshot 1

    PowerToys - Awake VS KeepingYouAwake

     
  7. Caffeine for Linux icon

    Caffeine for Linux

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    Inspired by the Mac OS X version, Caffeine for Linux is a status bar application able to temporarily prevent the activation of both the screensaver and the "sleep" powersaving mode.

    33 Caffeine for Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Monochrome active tray icon

    Caffeine for Linux Features

    1.  Sits in the System Tray

    Caffeine for Linux VS KeepingYouAwake

     

    • Caffeine for Linux is the most popular Linux alternative to KeepingYouAwake.

    • Caffeine for Linux is Free and Open SourceKeepingYouAwake is also Free and Open Source
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    Stimulator

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Stimulator screenshot 1

    Stimulator Features

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

    Stimulator VS KeepingYouAwake

     
  10. Don't Go to Sleep Please icon

    Don't Go to Sleep Please

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    "Don't Go to Sleep Please" prevents sleep mode on the Mac until applications or processes are done.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Don't Go to Sleep Please screenshot 1

    Don't Go to Sleep Please Features

    1.  Sits in the MenuBar

    Don't Go to Sleep Please VS KeepingYouAwake

     

    • Don't Go to Sleep Please is the most popular commercial alternative to KeepingYouAwake.

    • Don't Go to Sleep Please is Paid and ProprietaryKeepingYouAwake is Free and Open Source
  11. InsomniaZ icon

    InsomniaZ

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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.

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    InsomniaZ screenshot 1

    InsomniaZ VS KeepingYouAwake

     
  12. KeepOn icon

    KeepOn

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    KeepOn allows you to keep your device's screen on for the desired duration and also allows you to return to the default settings automaticaly when the screen turns off.

    35 KeepOn alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    KeepOn screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last update is from 2021.

    KeepOn VS KeepingYouAwake

     

    • KeepOn is the most popular Android alternative to KeepingYouAwake.

    • KeepOn is Free and Open SourceKeepingYouAwake is also Free and Open Source
  13. Stay Awake icon

    Stay Awake

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    Need a quick coffee break ? But don't want your PC to sleep or Teams to go idle? Stay Awake keeps your screen on by keeping its own tab active. No need to change OS settings.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Online
    StayAwake_Minimal_Mode_Awake

    Stay Awake Features

    1.  Progressive Web App
    2.  Web-Based

    Stay Awake VS KeepingYouAwake

     

    • Stay Awake is the most popular Web-based alternative to KeepingYouAwake.

    • Stay Awake is Free and Open SourceKeepingYouAwake is also Free and Open Source
  14. Lungo icon

    Lungo

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    Keeps your Mac awake.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Lungo screenshot 1

    Lungo Features

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

    Lungo VS KeepingYouAwake

     
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