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24 alternatives to TwelveSouth BaseLift

The MacBook typing stand that’s always on standby

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. TwelveSouth BaseLift launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   ParcSlope▲144

   The MacBook stand you can type on

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   ParcSlope▲11

   The MacBook stand you can type on

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   MacBook Alarm▲501

   Laptop 👩‍💻 Theft 🚨 Protection

   2018 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Typed▲256

   The stunning markdown and writing app for Mac

   2014 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Unclack for macOS▲240

   Automatically mute your keyboard while typing

   2021 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Capsomnia▲158

   Caps Lock keeps your Mac awake, even with the lid closed

   Jul 2026 · capsomnia.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   TypeHere▲71

   Type stuff. Come back anytime. It's still there.

   2014 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Fhold▲119

   A collapsable stand for your laptop

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9UA
   Unclack – a macOS app that mutes your microphone while you type▲279

   Unclack is the small but mighty Mac utility that mutes your keyboard while you type!

   2021 · unclack.app · its alternatives →

10. 10
    WatchStand▲101

    An elegant charging stand for your Apple Watch

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Gest▲216

    Type with your hand gestures (Say goodbye to keyboards)

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Offline Time▲82

    Hit the snooze button on online distractions

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    LookAway, a Mac break reminder that knows when not to interrupt▲77

    Hello, I'm Kushagra and I am the indie developer behind LookAway (I've posted about it earlier but it has received quite a lot of updates since the last time so I am posting it again). LookAway is a native break reminder for macOS that doesn't interrupt. I built it because I work from home and I spend a lot of time in front of my screens. It's very easy for me to get lost in the flow and I can end up sitting for hours. Due to this, I started facing issues like eye strain and back pain by the end of the day. The solution to this was simply taking enough breaks throughout the day. But…

    Jun 2026 · lookaway.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Ajar▲91

    Lid Angle Sync & Keep Awake for AI Agents on Mac

    May 2026 · parcse.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Mactracker▲73

    Detailed info on every Apple computer ever made.

    2015 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    BookBook▲125

    An inconspicuous book case for your Macbook

    2014 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    StandUp & Stretch▲80

    Mac app that reminds you to take breaks

    2018 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Laplock▲141

    Leave your macbook unattended, worry free

    2014 · its alternatives →

19. 19FO
    Figure out when you closed your MacBook lid▲45

    2015 · sleep.gordn.org · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Shifty▲165

    More control over macOS Night Shift

    2017 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    MacMonitor▲106

    Real-time Apple Silicon system monitor for your menu bar

    Mar 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Keybr▲91

    Improve your touch typing

    2015 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Clarity Keyboard▲63

    You usually only need a few different replies

    2015 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Workaholics keyboard▲72

    Let's get weird!

    2015 · its alternatives →

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