Turn On Alternatives

Turn On is described as 'Conveniently turn on devices in your network, such as a NAS or a gaming console, using Wake On LAN (WoL)' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Turn On for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Android, Mac and Android Tablet apps. The best Turn On alternative is Advanced Port Scanner, which is free. Other great apps like Turn On are WakeMeOnLan, MiniWOL, AquilaWOL and Awake on LAN.

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Conveniently turn on devices in your network, such as a NAS or a gaming console, using Wake On LAN (WoL).

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Turn On alternatives page was last updated Jul 13, 2025
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  1. Advanced Port Scanner icon

    Advanced Port Scanner

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    Advanced Port Scanner is a fast and free software for port scanning. It will allow you to quickly find all open ports (TCP and UDP) and detect versions of programs running on them. The utility includes many features simplifying network management.

    47 Advanced Port Scanner alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Website Monitoring
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Network Scanner
    7.  Network Tools

    Advanced Port Scanner VS Turn On

     

    • Advanced Port Scanner is the most popular Windows alternative to Turn On.

    • Advanced Port Scanner is the most popular free alternative to Turn On.

    • Advanced Port Scanner is Free and ProprietaryTurn On is Free and Open Source
    • Advanced Port Scanner is LightweightTurn On is not according to our users
  2. WakeMeOnLan icon

    WakeMeOnLan

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    Collect active network systems, like a network ascanner, in the local network and send WOL packets to wake up them using their MAC address.

    30 WakeMeOnLan alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    WakeMeOnLan screenshot 1

    WakeMeOnLan Features

    1.  Wake on LAN
    2.  Portable
    3.  Command line interface
    4.  LAN
    5.  Custom shortcuts

    WakeMeOnLan VS Turn On

     
  4. MiniWOL icon

    MiniWOL

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    Small, very easy to use, and free application for Windows, macOS and Linux to send Wake On LAN magic packets to network connected device(s) and wake them up without having to touch their power buttons 😊.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    MiniWOL screenshot 1

    MiniWOL Features

    1.  Wake on LAN
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Network Tools

    MiniWOL VS Turn On

     

    • MiniWOL is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Turn On.

    • MiniWOL is Free and ProprietaryTurn On is Free and Open Source
  5. AquilaWOL icon

    AquilaWOL

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    WakeOnLAN is WOL / Shutdown software for Windows. A powerful WOL, ping, shutdown, GUI application. Do you need a robust, reliable solution for remote computer control and access? WakeOnLAN might be the program you want to use if you’re looking for something that is both powerful...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    AquilaWOL screenshot 1

    AquilaWOL Features

    1.  Wake on LAN

    AquilaWOL VS Turn On

     

    • AquilaWOL is the most popular Open Source alternative to Turn On.

    • AquilaWOL is Free and Open SourceTurn On is also Free and Open Source
  6. Awake on LAN icon

    Awake on LAN

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    Awake on LAN is a simple application that allows you to wake up computers remotely using Wake-on-LAN packets. You can keep track of computers by adding, removing, and editing them with their MAC addresses, and you can start them remotely with the click of a button.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Awake on LAN screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Wake on LAN
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking

    Awake on LAN VS Turn On

     
  7. Dshutdown icon

    Dshutdown

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    A stand-alone program that allows you to easily shutdown and wake up local or remote PCs, with many specific options.

    35 Dshutdown alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Dshutdown screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The program seems no longer updated. Last version can be still downloaded from the official website

    Dshutdown Features

    1.  Portable

    Dshutdown VS Turn On

     
  9. WakeOnLan icon

    WakeOnLan

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    Need to access some files on your other Mac? Find out it's sleeping and you can't? Try this little app to help you out.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    WakeOnLan screenshot 1

    WakeOnLan Features

    1.  Wake on LAN
    2.  Network Tools

    WakeOnLan VS Turn On

     
  10. Wake On LAN Ex 2 icon

    Wake On LAN Ex 2

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    Wake On LAN Ex is an application designed to be used with computers that contain network cards which are set to turn on when a "magic packet" is received. Running Wake On LAN Ex, entering the required details, and hitting Send will cause the WOL-enabled computer to...

    15 Wake On LAN Ex 2 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    main window

    Wake On LAN Ex 2 Features

    1.  Wake on LAN
    2.  Portable

    Wake On LAN Ex 2 VS Turn On

     
  11. WOL Magic Packet Sender icon

    WOL Magic Packet Sender

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    A free magic packet sender for Windows - wake-up computers with the touch of a button.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    WOL Magic Packet Sender screenshot 1

    WOL Magic Packet Sender Features

    1.  Wake on LAN

    WOL Magic Packet Sender VS Turn On

     
  12. gWakeOnLan icon

    gWakeOnLan

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    gWakeOnLan is a GTK+ utility to awake turned off computers through the Wake on LAN feature.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    gWakeOnLan screenshot 1

    gWakeOnLan Features

    1.  Wake on LAN

    gWakeOnLan VS Turn On

     
  13. WakeOnLan icon

    WakeOnLan

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    WakeOnLAN is a free tool to wake up and turn off (and more) remote PCs through a simple and ergonomic interface. A command line version is also available.

    15 WakeOnLan alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    WakeOnLan screenshot 1

    WakeOnLan Features

    1.  Wake on LAN

    WakeOnLan VS Turn On

     
  14. EMCO Remote Shutdown icon

    EMCO Remote Shutdown

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    EMCO Remote Shutdown is automatic power management software. It allows you to manage remote PCs from the central location and perform Shutdown, Wake-on-LAN, Reboot, Power Off and other operations automatically on schedule or manually on demand.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Windows
    EMCO Remote Shutdown screenshot 1

    EMCO Remote Shutdown Features

    1.  Wake on LAN

    EMCO Remote Shutdown VS Turn On

     

    • EMCO Remote Shutdown is the most popular commercial alternative to Turn On.

    • EMCO Remote Shutdown is Paid and ProprietaryTurn On is Free and Open Source
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