Life & fun · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to NeSleep
Don't let your Mac sleep
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. NeSleep launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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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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Shleep▲143Learn to sleep better for a healthier & productive life
2018 · elsvanderhelm.com · 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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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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SiestApp▲83Smart alarm for iOS that stops your nap at the right time
2014 · siestapp.com · its alternatives →
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Make Mommy proud, never miss bedtime.
Nov 2025 · clemstation.com · its alternatives →
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There's often times I want to prevent a computer/laptop/VM from sleeping and while, yes, there's various Caffeine/Amphetamine apps they're often overkill. Instead, this small (12Kb) page does the job and only needs a web browser. It's just a very simple usage of a web api normally used for things like video players: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Screen_Wake...
2022 · nosleep.page · 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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A desktop app that kills the procrastination in you.
2019 · its alternatives →
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NoSleep▲2Prevent your Macbook from sleeping when you close the lid
2015 · code.google.com · its alternatives →
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