Life & fun · alternatives · 2026
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.
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Automatically mute your keyboard while typing
2021 · unclack.app · its alternatives →
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Capsomnia▲158Caps Lock keeps your Mac awake, even with the lid closed
Jul 2026 · capsomnia.com · its alternatives →
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Unclack is the small but mighty Mac utility that mutes your keyboard while you type!
2021 · unclack.app · its alternatives →
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Gest▲216Type with your hand gestures (Say goodbye to keyboards)
2015 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
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Offline Time▲82Hit the snooze button on online distractions
2015 · 96problems.com · its alternatives →
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The invisible teleprompter that lives in your MacBook Notch.
Feb 2026 · notch.aliarain.com · its alternatives →
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Mactracker▲73Detailed info on every Apple computer ever made.
2015 · mactracker.ca · its alternatives →
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Mac app that reminds you to take breaks
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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A portable laptop stand made of wood
2015 · stood.it · its alternatives →
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Notchkin▲136A notes app that lives in your MacBook's notch.
Jun 2026 · notchkin.app · its alternatives →
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