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24 alternatives to Deadbolt

Never forget to lock your Mac

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Deadbolt launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   AppLocker▲115

   Password protect individual apps on your Mac

   2016 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Atento for Mac▲212

   Avoid procrastination and distractions at work

   2017 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Near Lock 4.0▲141

   The best Mac lock/unlock app with impressive new features

   2017 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Proud for Mac▲311

   Break down tasks & boost your productivity

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   QBlocker▲132

   Never accidentally quit an app again

   2016 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Later Mac Reminders▲137

   Create quick reminders with presets

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Loading▲205

   See when apps are using your network in your Mac menubar

   2015 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Waiting List▲131

   Create (and view) countdown timers in your Mac Menu Bar

   2017 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Unclutter▲192

   Access notes, files & pasteboard clips quickly on your Mac

   2015 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Clocks▲162

    A minimal world clock app for your Mac's menubar

    2014 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Shifty▲165

    More control over macOS Night Shift

    2017 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Near Lock▲118

    A new way to lock your Mac. Just walk away.

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Alfred▲316

    Never use your mouse again

    2014 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Aware▲174

    Track how long you've been actively using your computer

    2016 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Arthur▲271

    Effortlessly optimize some of your Mac's hidden settings

    2016 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    InstaCal▲256

    The missing menu bar calendar for MacOS

    2017 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Memory Clean▲167

    The best memory cleaning app for Macs

    2014 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    TinkerTool▲311

    Tinker with the hidden settings of your Mac

    2016 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Coolant▲112

    Know when apps get power hungry

    2017 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Apptivate▲126

    Launch Mac apps with custom keyboard shortcuts

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    TouchSwitcher▲327

    Switch between apps with just the Touch Bar

    2016 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Popclip▲122

    The Swiss Army Knife of Mac apps

    2014 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Bartender 2▲21

    Organize and hide menu bar items on your Mac, with much more

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Do for Mac▲123

    Run productive meetings

    2015 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →