Should I Sleep AlternativesPrevent Sleep Mode Apps like Should I Sleep

Should I Sleep is described as 'Annoyed by the display getting dim when you're reading or watching something? What if the computer could “see and hear” you?' and is a prevent sleep mode app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Should I Sleep for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Android, Linux and Flathub apps. The best Should I Sleep alternative is Amphetamine, which is free. Other great apps like Should I Sleep are Caffeine for Windows, NeverNap, Caffeine for Mac and Caffeine for Linux.

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Should I Sleep alternatives page was last updated Mar 19, 2025
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  1. Amphetamine icon
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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

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Amphetamine Features

    1.  Sits in the System Tray
    2.  Customizable triggers

    Amphetamine VS Should I Sleep

     
    • Amphetamine is the most popular Mac alternative to Should I Sleep.

    • Amphetamine is the most popular free alternative to Should I Sleep.

    • Amphetamine is Free and ProprietaryShould I Sleep is Paid and Proprietary
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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

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Caffeine for Windows Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Optimized for Windows

    Caffeine for Windows VS Should I Sleep

     
    • Caffeine for Windows is the most popular Windows alternative to Should I Sleep.

    • Caffeine for Windows is Free and ProprietaryShould I Sleep is Paid and Proprietary
  3. NeverNap icon
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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

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    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 Should I Sleep

     
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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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    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 Should I Sleep

     
    • Caffeine for Mac is the most popular Open Source alternative to Should I Sleep.

    • Caffeine for Mac is Free and Open SourceShould I Sleep is Paid and Proprietary
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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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Caffeine for Linux Features

    1.  Sits in the System Tray

    Caffeine for Linux VS Should I Sleep

     
    • Caffeine for Linux is the most popular Linux alternative to Should I Sleep.

    • Caffeine for Linux is Free and Open SourceShould I Sleep is Paid and Proprietary
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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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    PowerToys - Awake VS Should I Sleep

     
  7. Stimulator icon
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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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Stimulator Features

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

    Stimulator VS Should I Sleep

     
  8. InsomniaZ icon
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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.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    InsomniaZ VS Should I Sleep

     
    • InsomniaZ is the most popular commercial alternative to Should I Sleep.

    • InsomniaZ is Paid and ProprietaryShould I Sleep is also Paid and Proprietary
  9. KeepOn icon
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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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Discontinued

    Last update is from 2021.

    KeepOn VS Should I Sleep

     
    • KeepOn is the most popular Android alternative to Should I Sleep.

    • KeepOn is Free and Open SourceShould I Sleep is Paid and Proprietary
  10. Don't Sleep icon
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    Don't Sleep is a small portable program to prevent system shutdown, Standby, Hibernate, Turn Off and Restart.

    35 Don't Sleep alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Don't Sleep Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Sits in the System Tray

    Don't Sleep VS Should I Sleep

     
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    Coffee will keep your computer wide awake while your network is active or a program. Coffee prevents standby when your traffic speed on a selected network adapter is above the user configurable threshold or specific software selected.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Coffee_FF Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for DLNA

    Coffee_FF VS Should I Sleep

     
  12. Lungo icon
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    Keeps your Mac awake.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Lungo Features

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

    Lungo VS Should I Sleep

     
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