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24 alternatives to Sesame, the wireless Mac lock
Sesame is a wireless lock designed for Mac computers. It allows users to automatically lock their Mac when they move away from it and unlock it when they return, using wireless connectivity. The product is intended for… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Sesame, the wireless Mac lock launched in 2013; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Latch C▲132The first enterprise smart lock to work with Apple HomeKit.
2017 · door.com · its alternatives →
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Control who can('t) enter from your smartphone/computer.
2014 · august.com · its alternatives →
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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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I have been working on Sesame, an open-source password manager that keeps your vault local by default. You don't need an account to create or use a vault, and the hosted service never receives the vault itself. It's still early software and the independent security review isn't finished yet, so I am mainly interested in feedback, testing, and people looking through the code. (Linux support is yet to be released on v0.1.2, but currently is in the works.)
Aug 2026 · usesesame.app · its alternatives →
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Hi all - Atama software developer here. You may have heard of our Sesame proximity key (http://atama.io/sesame2), which locks your Mac when you walk away (saving you dubious posts on your FaceBook account) and unlocks it when you come back (saving you the drag of entering a password). The app that comes with the hardware has now been updated to include Apple Script support Sesame 2.2 is now out with support for AppleScript. We’ve just released v.2.2 of the app, which adds Apple Script support. We have some example scripts that you can use to get you started, such as: Mute,…
2014 · its alternatives →
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KeyTouch▲224Lock & unlock your Mac via TouchID on your phone
2015 · usekeytouch.com · its alternatives →
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The new technology for stronger Mac protection
2023 · moonlock.com · its alternatives →
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Never worry about leaving your computer unlocked again.
Nov 2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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LockItUp▲141Remotely lock your Mac or PC from your iPhone or Apple Watch
2015 · 3isk.homes · its alternatives →
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Super App Lock▲162Lock & hide apps, protect privacy, screen time control
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Turn CapsLock into a Super Key & Boost Productivity
Feb 2026 · hypercaps.auramark-studio.com · its alternatives →
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