Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to I'm Active

Because coffee breaks shouldn't log you out.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 1 we have checked on their own sites, 1 of them free or with a free tier.

1. 1
   Actively▲110

   Get ranked based on how active you're being 🏃

   2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Effortless▲487

   Stay focused and beat procrastination on your Mac.

   2018 · effortless.app · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Active Now▲7

   No more 'away' status while reading or thinking

   2025 · activenow.app · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Caffeine▲462

   Keep your Mac from going to sleep

   2014 · download.macupdate.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   AFK-Assistant▲16

   Keep your PC active while you are away from keyboard.

   2025 · afk-assistant.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Slacker▲76

   Never show up as idle on Slack, Microsoft Teams, Skype, etc

   2020 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Open Caffeine▲164

   Keep your Mac awake

   Jun 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Active Me▲86

   Track health metrics, complete goals and gain happiness

   2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Vanish▲135

   Automatically Hide/Close inactive apps

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Away From Keyboard (AFK)▲152

    Reduce eye strain with reminders to take a break

    2018 · akshaykadam.me · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Locked In▲247

    AI-powered motivation based on your specific goals

    2025 · getlockedin.now · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Drive any macOS app in the background without stealing the cursorfree▲192

    Hi HN, Francesco from Cua here. I hacked this project together last weekend, inspired by the Codex Computer-Use release and lessons learned from deploying GUI-operating agents for our customers. The main problem: when a UI automation process controls a desktop app today, it usually takes over the human’s session. Your cursor moves, keyboard focus gets stolen, windows jump to the front, and you have to stop working until the agent is done. That is why we have historically avoided encouraging users to run these processes directly on their host machine, instead relying on VMs or GUI containers…

    Apr 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Key Click Pro▲108

    Track mouse clicks & keystrokes in your macOS status bar

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Aware▲174

    Track how long you've been actively using your computer

    2016 · awaremac.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    awakee▲155

    Organise your morning to make it productive and energetic

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Apptivate▲126

    Launch Mac apps with custom keyboard shortcuts

    2016 · apptivateapp.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Wakeout for Mac▲88

    Native Mac app that keeps you active, healthy and happy

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    The Ultimate Mouse Mover▲133

    Keep your computer in 'work' mode without touching the mouse

    2021 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Get Moving▲88

    The app that motivates you to sit less and stand more.

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Mousio▲112

    Control your mouse with keys

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Mouse Moover▲79

    Moves your mouse to make it look like you are online

    2021 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Caffeinated▲108

    Keeps your Mac awake.

    2020 · caffeinated.app · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Presence Tracker▲122

    Keep aware of the time that's passed

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Doo 3▲139

    Simplify your to-do list.

    2020 · getdooapp.com · its alternatives →

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