SleepLess AlternativesPrevent Sleep Mode Apps like SleepLess

SleepLess is described as 'This application is used to prevent the computer from going to sleep without changing system settings' and is a prevent sleep mode app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to SleepLess for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and Flathub apps. The best SleepLess alternative is Amphetamine, which is free. Other great apps like SleepLess are caffeinate & disablesleep, Caffeine for Mac, Stimulator and NeverNap.

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  1. Amphetamine icon
     51 likes

    Amphetamine is a little app that lives in your menu bar which can effortlessly override your energy saver settings and keep your Mac awake.

    71 Amphetamine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  2. caffeinate & disablesleep replaces two macOS terminal commands: caffeinate -disu and sudo pmset -a disablesleep 1. One click keeps the Mac awake, with an option to stay awake when the lid is closed. Timed sessions run from 15 minutes to 8 hours, or forever.

    52 caffeinate & disablesleep alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. 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.

    70 Caffeine for Mac alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. Stimulator icon
     6 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  5. NeverNap icon
     4 likes

    NeverNap prevents your Mac from sleeping or activating the screensaver. For 5 minutes or indefinitely. Perfect for presentations or long processes.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Don't Sleep icon
     19 likes

    Don't Sleep is a small portable program to prevent system shutdown, Standby, Hibernate, Turn Off and Restart.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. InsomniaZ icon
     1 like

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Lungo icon
     6 likes

    Keeps your Mac awake.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Should I Sleep icon
     11 likes

    Annoyed by the display getting dim when you're reading or watching something? What if the computer could “see and hear” you?

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. When it's not possible to change the screensaver settings in your Windows environment, then it's almost impossible to show things on your screen for a longer period without activating the screensaver.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Clapet icon
     2 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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