Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Auto Shutdown

Make Mommy proud, never miss bedtime.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   MacQuit▲107

   Quit all running Mac apps in one click from your menu bar

   Mar 2026 · awesomemacapp.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Caffeine▲462

   Keep your Mac from going to sleep

   2014 · download.macupdate.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Quitter for Mac▲280

   Automatically hide or quit apps after periods of inactivity

   2016 · marco.org · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Cooldown▲129

   Quickly toggle Low Power Mode on your Mac from the menubar

   2021 · goodsnooze.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Fader▲90

   Minimize windows when you switch apps automatically

   Apr 2026 · eythor.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Pause▲99

   A Mac app that reminds you to rest

   2021 · harshil.net · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Agents Never Sleep▲90

   Got tired of reaching for the terminal to caffeinate my mac and tweaking system settings Now got a new friend in my menubar Enjoy!

   Aug 2026 · agentsneversleep.app · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Instant for Mac▲132

   A menu bar app to track the daily time spent on your Mac

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Sleepr▲90

   Sleep timer is back on macOS

   2023 · sleepr.app · its alternatives →

10. 10
    whilom▲66

    🪄 keep your mac awake even when the lid is closed

    2021 · whilom.app · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Look Up for Mac▲269

    Reduce eye strain & exhaustion with the 20-20-20 Rule

    2015 · 96problems.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Effortless▲487

    Stay focused and beat procrastination on your Mac.

    2018 · effortless.app · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Later▲447

    Save all your Mac apps for later with one click

    2022 · getlater.app · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Smart Insomnia▲77

    Keep your Mac awake when you close the lid

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    MagicQuit▲131

    Automatically closes apps when you're not using them anymore

    2023 · magicquit.com · its alternatives →

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    Day Night for macOS▲187

    A desktop app that kills the procrastination in you.

    2019 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    CleanMyMac X Menu App▲321

    Make sure you can trust your Mac

    2022 · macpaw.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Keepresso▲129

    Keep your Mac awake, on your terms. Free and open source

    Jul 2026 · keepresso.com · its alternatives →

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    Autotimer▲108

    Hands-free time tracking app for the Mac status bar

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Off▲62

    Remotely shutdown your PC or Mac with Siri & shortcuts

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Defer▲196

    One universal inbox for your tasks

    2024 · deferapp.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Doorman▲71

    A menu bar app that tells other bar apps it's time to close

    2019 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Open Caffeine▲164

    Keep your Mac awake

    Jun 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Clocks▲162

    A minimal world clock app for your Mac's menubar

    2014 · its alternatives →

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