Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to PanicLock

Panic Button for 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.

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PanicLock – Close your MacBook lid disable TouchID –> password unlock▲265
I wrote this after the case of a Washington Post reporter, Hannah Natanson, was compelled to unlock her computer with her fingerprint. This resulted in access to her Desktop Signal on her computer, revealing sources and their conversations. https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/washington-post-raid-pro... Edit: I've a lot more details about the legality and precedence on the apps landing page https://paniclock.github.io/
Apr 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
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PanicMode▲82
Protect your screen in public with one shortcut
May 2026 · panicmode.app · its alternatives →
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MacID▲204
Unlock your Mac with Touch ID
2015 · macid.co · its alternatives →
4
Finderlock▲80
Lock Mac files in Finder with Touch ID & AES-256
May 2026 · finderlock.com · its alternatives →
5
Laplock▲141
Leave your macbook unattended, worry free
2014 · its alternatives →
6
MacBook Alarm▲501
Laptop 👩‍💻 Theft 🚨 Protection
2018 · andreyazimov.medium.com · its alternatives →
7
KeyTouch▲224
Lock & unlock your Mac via TouchID on your phone
2015 · usekeytouch.com · its alternatives →
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FingerKey▲158
Unlock your Mac with your iPhone TouchID
2014 · resulttogel89.click · its alternatives →
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1Password 7 for Mac and Windows▲552
Save your passwords and log in to sites with a single click
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Capsomnia▲158
Caps Lock keeps your Mac awake, even with the lid closed
Jul 2026 · capsomnia.com · its alternatives →
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NothingHere▲297
A MacOS panic button where one key press cleans your screen
Mar 2026 · solee0524.github.io · its alternatives →
12
Unlox▲131
Unlock your Mac with your fingerprint, wrist or face 🔒
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
13
CapslockMute▲179
The fastest way to mute yourself on video calls
Jan 2026 · capslockmute.com · its alternatives →
14
A fork of sudo with Touch ID support▲347
A fork of `sudo` with Touch ID support. Contribute to mattrajca/sudo-touchid development by creating an account on GitHub.
2016 · github.com · its alternatives →
15
Unlock▲77
Incredibly reliable smart lock
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Knock 2.0▲176
Unlock your Mac quickly and securely. Now with Apple Watch.
2015 · knocktounlock.com · its alternatives →
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HyperCaps for macOS▲122
Turn CapsLock into a Super Key & Boost Productivity
Feb 2026 · hypercaps.auramark-studio.com · its alternatives →
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Lockish▲3
App protection with Touch ID
Feb 2026 · appish.app · its alternatives →
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Knock▲168
Knock-Knock.net is a live honeypot dashboard showing real-time bot attacks by protocol, source country, ISP, username, password, and IP across SSH, Telnet, FTP, RDP, SMB, SIP, HTTP, and SMTP services.
Mar 2026 · tryknock.app · its alternatives →
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Password Locker▲70
Block distractions with an agonizing, password retrieval
2023 · password-locker.com · its alternatives →
21
Near Lock▲118
A new way to lock your Mac. Just walk away.
2015 · its alternatives →
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Pareto Security▲157
Avoid common security mistakes on your Mac
2021 · paretosecurity.com · its alternatives →
23
Knock▲35
A safer login. Knock your iPhone to unlock your Mac
2014 · knocktounlock.com · its alternatives →
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LockItUp▲141
Remotely lock your Mac or PC from your iPhone or Apple Watch
2015 · 3isk.homes · its alternatives →

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