One Switch Alternatives

Apps similar to One Switch include Solace. It's paid, but goguma app and Amphetamine are free. Other options are caffeinate & disablesleep, Caffeine for Mac, Stimulator and NeverNap. You're spoiled for choice with Prevent Sleep Mode Apps like One Switch: we list more than 25 alternatives for Mac, Linux, the web, Android and Windows.

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One Switch alternatives page was last updated Jun 29, 2026

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.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Prevent Sleep Mode
Platforms
Mac
Good alternative?Is Clapet a good alternative to One Switch?
InsomniaX
12 likes
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.
47 InsomniaX alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Prevent Sleep Mode
Origin
International
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Mac
Global
Good alternative?Is InsomniaX a good alternative to One Switch?
Econap
16 likes
Econap helps you to save energy and increase your comfort. Before your pc enters the sleep mode, Econap will check if something important is running on your system. If so, it will wait until your download, backups, videos etc. are finished. Finally your pc will go to sleep.
Cost / License
Free Personal
Proprietary
Application type
Prevent Sleep Mode
Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Windows
Germany
EU
Good alternative?Is Econap a good alternative to One Switch?
Coffee Buzz
4 likes
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!.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Prevent Sleep Mode
Platforms
Mac
Good alternative?Is Coffee Buzz a good alternative to One Switch?
Keep Me Awake
1 like
A small GNOME utility application to send Wake On LAN (WoL) magic packets to devices in a network.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Prevent Sleep Mode
Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Linux
Flathub
Flatpak
Germany
EU
Good alternative?Is Keep Me Awake a good alternative to One Switch?
InsomniaT
2 likes
This is a kernel extension and clients that allow the MacBook to disable sleeping when the lid is closed. MOUNTAIN LION IS NOT SUPPORTED
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Prevent Sleep Mode
Platforms
Mac
Good alternative?Is InsomniaT a good alternative to One Switch?
Adrafinil
1 like
Keep your Mac awake only while AI coding agents are working.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (MIT)
Application type
Prevent Sleep Mode
Platforms
Mac
Good alternative?Is Adrafinil a good alternative to One Switch?
Theine
2 likes
Prevent your Mac from falling asleep, dimming your screen or starting the screensaver. Theine keeps macOS awake just like caffeine does with you.
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Application type
Prevent Sleep Mode
Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Mac
Germany
EU
+4
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Coffee: Keep Display Awake
2 likes
Coffee allows you to keep the display awake without having to change the device settings. It can be toggled at various places:
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (Apache-2.0)
Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Android
F-Droid
Germany
EU
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Sleepless Mac
1 like
Open-source status bar app to keep your Mac from sleeping.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (MIT)
Application type
Prevent Sleep Mode
Platforms
Mac
Good alternative?Is Sleepless Mac a good alternative to One Switch?
Taurine
1 like
This app will keep your system awake for a defined period of time. It will pause the energy settings and prevent the screensaver from starting.
29 Taurine alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Prevent Sleep Mode
Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Mac
Germany
EU
Good alternative?Is Taurine a good alternative to One Switch?
Lidless
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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.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (MIT)
Application type
Prevent Sleep Mode
Origin
Vietnam
Platforms
Mac
Vietnam
Good alternative?Is Lidless a good alternative to One Switch?