Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to DontSleep
Keep your mac awake when you need it
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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Keepresso▲129Keep your Mac awake, on your terms. Free and open source
Jul 2026 · keepresso.com · its alternatives →
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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 →
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Keep your Mac awake when you close the lid
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Make Mommy proud, never miss bedtime.
Nov 2025 · clemstation.com · its alternatives →
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NightOwl▲320Easily toggle your Macs Dark Mode with this menubar app.
2019 · nightowlapp.co · its alternatives →
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Glowix▲83Keep your Mac display awake exactly when you need it
May 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Status bar app that prevents your mac from sleeping. - gsurma/sleepless_mac
2018 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Look Up for Mac▲269Reduce eye strain & exhaustion with the 20-20-20 Rule
2015 · 96problems.com · its alternatives →
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Cooldown▲129Quickly toggle Low Power Mode on your Mac from the menubar
2021 · goodsnooze.gumroad.com · its alternatives →
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A desktop app that kills the procrastination in you.
2019 · its alternatives →
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