SmartPower Alternatives

SmartPower is described as ''s “goal” is to hibernate (or sleep) your computer. Use the SmartPower configuration utility to tell SmartPower when the computer should stay on (and turn on) – at all other times your computer will be automatically hibernated' and is an app. There are seven alternatives to SmartPower for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best SmartPower alternative is UPower, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SmartPower are Laptop Mode Tools, Auto StandBy Pro, Jupiter Applet and Verdiem.

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  1. UPower icon

    UPower

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    Offers an interface for managing power devices, device events, and history queries. It aims to surpass outdated HAL functionality, offering power management and latency control across system operations. Encourages development utilization despite low current adoption.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     

    • UPower is the most popular Linux alternative to SmartPower.

    • UPower is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to SmartPower.

    • UPower is Free and Open SourceSmartPower is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • UPower is Privacy focusedSmartPower is not according to our users

  2. Laptop Mode Tools

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    Laptop Mode Tools is a package of userspace scripts for Linux kernel "laptop mode".

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  4. Auto StandBy Pro icon

    Auto StandBy Pro

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    With successful digital media revolution, people are now capable of using desktops and systems on daily basis to perform different types of computational tasks, internet uses and posting new articles on the personal blogs.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Auto StandBy Pro is the most popular Windows alternative to SmartPower.

    • Auto StandBy Pro is the most popular commercial alternative to SmartPower.

    • Auto StandBy Pro is Paid and ProprietarySmartPower is Free Personal and Proprietary

  5. Jupiter Applet

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    Jupiter is a light weight power and hardware control applet for Linux. It is designed to improve battery life of a portable Linux computer by integrating with the operating system and changing parameters of the computer based on battery or powered connection.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. Verdiem icon

    Verdiem

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    Verdiem delivers enterprise-class IT energy management & efficiency solutions for PCs, Macs, and Cisco EnergyWise devices – providing greater energy savings and IT efficiency.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     

    • Verdiem is the most popular Mac alternative to SmartPower.

    • Verdiem is Paid and ProprietarySmartPower is Free Personal and Proprietary
  7. Faronics Power Save icon

    Faronics Power Save

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    Faronics Power Save is an effective and reliable energy conservation tool that accurately manages energy consumption throughout ain a multiple workstation environment and significantly cuts down on energy expenditures.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  9. Lights-Out icon

    Lights-Out

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    Optimizes electricity usage by integrating with Windows Server, offering scheduled and activity-based suspension and resumption. Supports Wake-On-Lan, CPU, and network load monitoring, and provides free community edition to enhance server efficiency.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone
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    • Lights-Out is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to SmartPower.

    • Lights-Out is Freemium and ProprietarySmartPower is Free Personal and Proprietary
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