KeepingYouAwake Alternatives

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 Jan 5, 2025
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  1. Coffee: Keep Display Awake icon

    Coffee: Keep Display Awake

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Coffee: Keep Display Awake screenshot 1

    Coffee: Keep Display Awake Features

    1.  Display Management

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  2. One Switch icon

    One Switch

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    All your powerful switches in one place.

    18 One Switch alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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    One Switch Features

    1.  Sits in the MenuBar

    One Switch VS KeepingYouAwake

     
  4. Clapet icon

    Clapet

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Clapet VS KeepingYouAwake

     
  5. Mouse Shaker icon

    Mouse Shaker

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    Mouse jiggler macOS app that auto moves your cursor so that you always appear online and active on messaging apps. Ideal if you need to keep your connection to citirix or your VPN active without having to reconnect.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Mouse Shaker screenshot 1

    Mouse Shaker Features

    1.  Sits in the MenuBar
    2. Slack icon  Slack integration
    3. Microsoft Teams icon  Microsoft Teams Integration

    Mouse Shaker VS KeepingYouAwake

     
  6. Coffee Buzz icon

    Coffee Buzz

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    Coffee Buzz is the easiest and safest display-sleep preventer available, with simple operation and exclusive Safety Auto-Shutoff feature. Keeping your Mac awake (and letting it sleep again) is as simple as a click!.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Coffee Buzz Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Sits in the System Tray

    Coffee Buzz VS KeepingYouAwake

     
  7. InsomniaX icon

    InsomniaX

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Discontinued

    The software is discontinued from July 2017http://semaja2.net/2017/06/thank-you-and-farewell-for-now/

    InsomniaX Features

    1.  Sits in the System Tray

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  9. Onliner icon

    Onliner

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    Invisible, smart mouse movements prevent your Mac from sleeping and keep the active status in Slack, Teams, and more.

    Online all the time? It can't be easier!

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Onliner screenshot 1

    Onliner Features

    1.  Sleep Timer
    2.  Mouse tracking
    3.  Slack bot
    4.  Idle Detection

    Onliner VS KeepingYouAwake

     
  10. Flawless icon

    Flawless

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    Flawless is a Mac desktop app to facilitate iOS development by helping you compare between mockups and implemented designs in real time. The tool includes overlay and split comparison modes with built-in iOS simulator to help ensure designs are as expected.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Flawless screenshot 1

    Flawless Features

    1.  UX Design
    2.  Real Time Comparison
    3.  Visual Comparison
    4.  Side-by-Side Comparison
    5.  Compare pictures

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  11. Keep Screen On icon

    Keep Screen On

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    Annoyed by your screen turning off when you're using certain apps? Don't change your display settings and waste battery by keeping the screen on when the home screen is open. Just install this app and tell it which apps you want to keep the screen on for.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  12. No Sleep icon

    No Sleep

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    no Sleep prevents your device going in deep sleep mode.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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    No Sleep Features

    1.  Widgets

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  13. 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.

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    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  14. 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.

    31 Wakeful alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    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.
    Warning

    From VirusTotal: 28 security vendors and no sandboxes flagged this file as malicious https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/c1cfba23dbe0385937a4306fbccb934ba4234c502993080b7cfacc171ada4ec1

    Wakeful Features

    1.  Portable

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