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24 alternatives to Dongle

The coin sized mute button

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Dongle launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   UNDOOMED▲298

   Stop doomscrolling. A mute button for Reels, Shorts & feeds.

   2025 · undoomed.app · its alternatives →

2. 2
   MuteMe▲133

   An illuminated mute button for virtual calls

   2021 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   NothingHere▲297

   A MacOS panic button where one key press cleans your screen

   Mar 2026 · solee0524.github.io · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Mute Me▲137

   A simple Touch Bar app to mute/unmute your microphone

   2017 · muteme.pixelpoint.io · its alternatives →

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   Unclack – a macOS app that mutes your microphone while you type▲279

   Unclack is the small but mighty Mac utility that mutes your keyboard while you type!

   2021 · unclack.app · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Airbounce for Mac▲230

   One magic button for easier calls

   2024 · airbounce.co · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Mutify▲70

   Use a shortcut on any Mac device to mute your microphone

   2019 · mutify.app · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Unclack for macOS▲240

   Automatically mute your keyboard while typing

   2021 · unclack.app · its alternatives →

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   QBlocker▲132

   Never accidentally quit an app again

   2016 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Unpluq▲117

    A physical tool to stop distractions

    2020 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    müteme▲94

    A free Zoom mute button for Mac

    2020 · mutesync.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    I built a "Do not disturb" Device for my home office▲99

    I created a custom hardware solution to prevent my parents from walking in on my meetings. Because a locked door is just a suggestion.

    Jan 2026 · apoorv.page · its alternatives →

13. 13
    VolumeHub▲195

    Per-app volume control for macOS with no driver installs

    Feb 2026 · volumehub.app · its alternatives →

14. 14
    CapslockMute▲179

    The fastest way to mute yourself on video calls

    Jan 2026 · capslockmute.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    PauseMe Button▲60

    A physical button for controlling your camera & mic on Zoom

    2022 · pause-me.com · its alternatives →

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    Mute▲97

    A visual productivity tool to visualize your brain-dump

    Jun 2026 · getmute.io · its alternatives →

17. 17
    MutePad▲5

    MutePad - The Ultimate Microphone Toggle

    Dec 2025 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Pocket Sword▲82

    Hear a sword unsheathing sound when you take out your phone

    2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    M-Button▲1

    mute/unmute in a heartbeat

    2021 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

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    CleanMode▲4

    Lock every input to clean your laptop without shutting down

    Jun 2026 · cleanmode.app · its alternatives →

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    MuteMe▲5

    The Illuminated Mute Button

    2021 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    The Focus Button▲15

    Hardware device for ADHDers that blocks digital distractions

    Aug 2026 · button.focusbear.io · its alternatives →

23. 23ST
    Sesame, the wireless Mac lock▲43

    2013 · atama.io · its alternatives →

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    Mute Me Live Meeting Mic Button▲3

    Online meetings, conference tools, online mute button

    2022 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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