Predator Alternatives

Predator is described as 'PREDATOR locks your PC when you are away, even if your Windows session is still opened. It uses a regular USB flash drive as an access control device, and works as follows: You insert the USB drive; you run PREDATOR (autostart with Windows is possible)' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Predator for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. The best alternative is USB Raptor, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Predator are KeyLock, VSUsbLogon, BLEUnlock and Near Lock.

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Predator

Paid • Proprietary
Windows

PREDATOR locks your PC when you are away, even if your Windows session is still opened. It uses a regular USB flash drive...

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USB Raptor
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Free • Open Source
Windows
13 alternatives to USB Raptor
Lock and unlock your computer using USB flash drives as keys. USB Raptor can lock the system once a specific USB drive is removed from the computer and unlock when the drive is plugged in again to any USB port. The utility checks constantly the USB drives for the presence of a sp.
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1. PortableUSB Raptor can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Sits in the System Tray
KeyLock
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
9 alternatives to KeyLock
Secure: It is not possible to use your computer after you have locked it with KeyLock. Our software uses the Windows lock screen to lock your PC, making it impossible to reach the desktop. After unlocking, you can immediately use your computer again.

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VSUsbLogon
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
12 alternatives to VSUsbLogon
VSUsbLogon allows to login Windows in a secure way via USB device, replacing the password based Windows login. You don’t need to remember and type your Windows password (but your system is still password protected).

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VSUsbLogon vs Predator
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It does the same as predator (actually unlocks windows) and is free
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BLEUnlock
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Free • Open Source
Mac
14 alternatives to BLEUnlock
BLEUnlock is a small menu bar utility that locks and unlocks your Mac with your iPhone, Apple Watch, or any other Bluetooth Low Energy devices.

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Near Lock
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Mac
iPhone
iPad
Apple Watch
14 alternatives to Near Lock
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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Discontinued
Not compatible with MacOS Catalina. The developer promised an update, but never delivered.
MacID
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
iPhone
iPad
Apple Watch
12 alternatives to MacID
Unlock your Mac with just your fingerprint, passcode, or wrist – without even unlocking your iOS device.
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MacID Features
System management
USB Lock
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
11 alternatives to USB Lock
Lock and unlock your screen with a usb storage device. Screen turns black or displays selected image when locked and optional password text box appears when key pressed or mouse clicked. Use global hot key to lock the screen. Does not sleep or shutdown running applications. Leave.

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Rohos Logon Key
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
12 alternatives to Rohos Logon Key
PC: Two-factor authentication solution that converts any USB drive or Bluetooth smart device into a security token for your computer and allows to access Windows in a secure way by this token, replacing the Windows login.
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Google Authenticator
Email unlock
API unlock
SMS Unlock
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Tokenlock
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
13 alternatives to Tokenlock
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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Bluetooth Unlock
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
8 alternatives to Bluetooth Unlock
Lock and unlock your screen when an associated bluetooth device, like your phone, goes out and back into range.

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USB Raptor Features

VSUsbLogon vs Predator

MacID Features

Rohos Logon Key Features