USB Raptor Alternatives

USB Raptor is described as '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' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to USB Raptor for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch apps. The best USB Raptor alternative is Unlock. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try KeyLock or BLEUnlock. Other great apps like USB Raptor are VSUsbLogon, USB Safeguard, Near Lock and MacID.

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  1. Unlock icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

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

    • Unlock is Paid and ProprietaryUSB Raptor is Free and Open Source
  2. KeyLock icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    • KeyLock is the most popular free alternative to USB Raptor.

    • KeyLock is Free and ProprietaryUSB Raptor is Free and Open Source
  3. BLEUnlock icon
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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.

    14 BLEUnlock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • BLEUnlock is the most popular Open Source alternative to USB Raptor.

    • BLEUnlock is Free and Open SourceUSB Raptor is also Free and Open Source
  4. VSUsbLogon icon
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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).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. USB Safeguard icon
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    Its a software to encrypt and protect data with a password on your removable pen drives using the AES 256 bits encryption.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Near Lock icon
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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.

    14 Near Lock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
    • Near Lock is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to USB Raptor.

    • Near Lock is Free Personal and ProprietaryUSB Raptor is Free and Open Source
  7. MacID icon
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    Unlock your Mac with just your fingerprint, passcode, or wrist – without even unlocking your iOS device.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  9. Tokenlock icon
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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!

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. USB Lock icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  12. Proximity icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
    • Proximity is the most popular Linux alternative to USB Raptor.

    • Proximity is Free and Open SourceUSB Raptor is also Free and Open Source
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