Keycard Alternatives

Keycard is described as 'Is undoubtedly the easiest way to keep your Mac secure when you're not around' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are five alternatives to Keycard for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. The best Keycard alternative is Near Lock. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Handylock. Other great apps like Keycard are Tokenlock, Guardian Angel and Airlock.

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Keycard is undoubtedly the easiest way to keep your Mac secure when you're not around.

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Keycard alternatives page was last updated Jan 6, 2021
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    Near Lock

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    Near Lock is an app that turns your iPhone into a personal key for your Mac. When you walk away from your Mac, it will be automaticallylocked. Once you approach your workplace again, Near Lock will unlock your Mac.

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    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch

    Near Lock Features

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    Discontinued

    Not compatible with MacOS Catalina. The developer promised an update, but never delivered.

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    • Near Lock is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to Keycard.

    • Near Lock is the most popular free alternative to Keycard.

    • Near Lock is Free Personal and ProprietaryKeycard is Paid and Proprietary
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    Tokenlock

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    TokenLock - The ultimate Mac Locking App. Automatically Lock your computer using USB, Bluetooth (iPhone) Proximity or your Apple Remote, from the menu, by clicking the icon or using a Hotkey. Check out www.map-pin.com for demos and more info!

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Tokenlock iconKeycard Icon

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    • Tokenlock is the most popular commercial alternative to Keycard.

    • Tokenlock is Paid and ProprietaryKeycard is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Handylock

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    handyLock is an application that locks your Mac screen when you move away from it. This way your Mac is safe and secured from unauthorized access. This is very convenient if you want to prevent access by kids, co-workers or others when you slip away to grab a coffee, a drink or...

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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer developed. Last version, 1.2.10, released in June 2016, can be still downloaded from the official website.

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    • Handylock is the most popular Open Source alternative to Keycard.

    • Handylock is Free and Open SourceKeycard is Paid and Proprietary
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    Guardian Angel

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    Guardian Angel watches over your Mac, locking it whenever you leave, and automatically unlocking it when you return.

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    Platforms

    • Mac

    Guardian Angel Features

    1.  Login
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    Airlock

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    Airlock allows your Mac to lock itself, plain and simple. Using your iPhone, Bluetooth® wireless technology, and a smidgen of pixie dust, Airlock determines whether you're near your computer. When you leave the room - poof! - your Mac locks itself. “And when I come back?

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    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Configurable Actions
    Locked Screen
    Discontinued

    Has been discontinued for years

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