USB Lock Alternatives

USB Lock is described as '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' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to USB Lock for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch apps. The best USB Lock alternative is USB Raptor, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like USB Lock are Unlock, KeyLock, BLEUnlock and VSUsbLogon.

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USB Lock alternatives page was last updated Oct 2, 2023
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  1. USB Raptor icon

    USB Raptor

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    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.

    14 USB Raptor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Lock file settings

    USB Raptor Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Sits in the System Tray

    USB Raptor VS USB Lock

     

    • USB Raptor is the most popular Windows alternative to USB Lock.

    • USB Raptor is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to USB Lock.

    • USB Raptor is Free and Open SourceUSB Lock is Paid and Proprietary
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    Unlock

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    Often leave your Mac unlocked while walking away? Introducing a Premium Proximity lock for your Mac. Works magically with iPhone and Apple Watch. We bet you'll love it.

    15 Unlock alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Unlock screenshot 1

    Unlock VS USB Lock

     

    • Unlock is the most popular Mac alternative to USB Lock.

    • Unlock is the most popular commercial alternative to USB Lock.

    • Unlock is Paid and ProprietaryUSB Lock is also Paid and Proprietary
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    KeyLock

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • MX flagMexico

    Platforms

    • Windows
    KeyLock screenshot 1

    KeyLock VS USB Lock

     
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    BLEUnlock

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac

    BLEUnlock VS USB Lock

     
  6. VSUsbLogon icon

    VSUsbLogon

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    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).

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    The options

    VSUsbLogon VS USB Lock

     
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    Near Lock

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    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.

    15 Near Lock alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • HR flagCroatia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Near Lock screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Not compatible with MacOS Catalina. The developer promised an update, but never delivered.

    Near Lock VS USB Lock

     

    • Near Lock is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to USB Lock.

    • Near Lock is Free Personal and ProprietaryUSB Lock is Paid and Proprietary
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    MacID

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    Unlock your Mac with just your fingerprint, passcode, or wrist – without even unlocking your iOS device.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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    MacID Features

    1.  System management

    MacID VS USB Lock

     
  10. Rohos Logon Key icon

    Rohos Logon Key

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    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.

    13 Rohos Logon Key alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • MD flagMoldova

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Rohos Logon Key screenshot 1

    Rohos Logon Key Features

    1.  Google Authenticator
    2.  Email unlock
    3.  API unlock
    4.  SMS Unlock

    Rohos Logon Key VS USB Lock

     
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    Tokenlock

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    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!

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Tokenlock screenshot 1

    Tokenlock VS USB Lock

     
  12. Bluetooth Unlock icon

    Bluetooth Unlock

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    Lock and unlock your screen when an associated bluetooth device, like your phone, goes out and back into range.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Bluetooth Unlock screenshot 1

    Bluetooth Unlock VS USB Lock

     
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    Proximity

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    Proximity monitors the proximity of your mobile phone or other bluetooth device and executes custom AppleScripts when the device goes out of range or comes into range of your computer.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    The last commit to the GitHub repo was made on March 22nd, 2014.

    Proximity VS USB Lock

     

    • Proximity is the most popular Linux alternative to USB Lock.

    • Proximity is Free and Open SourceUSB Lock is Paid and Proprietary
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