Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to WattMate

Which app is draining your Mac, in watts and minutes saved

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   Wattagio▲157

   Powerful battery informer and save power assistant for Mac

   2018 · filincode.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   MacClean▲232

   Free app keeps your Mac light & fast

   2015 · imobie.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   CleanMyDrive 2▲244

   A lightweight drive manager for Mac

   2015 · macpaw.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Mac toolbar app to show electricity cutoff schedule▲105

   Introducing Electricity CutOff app

   2019 · mhasbini.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Coolant▲112

   Know when apps get power hungry

   2017 · its alternatives →

6. 6TD
   Terminal dashboard that throttles my PC during peak electricity rates▲98

   WattWise is a CLI tool that monitors my workstation’s power draw using a smart plug and automatically throttles the CPU & GPUs during expensive Time-of-Use electricity periods. Built with Python, uses PID controllers for smooth transitions between power states. Works with TP-Link Kasa plugs and Home Assistant.

   2025 · naveen.ing · its alternatives →

7. 7
   TripMode 2▲194

   Manage your Mac's broadband usage while on a hotspot

   2015 · tripmode.ch · its alternatives →

8. 8
   MagicQuit▲131

   Automatically closes apps when you're not using them anymore

   2023 · magicquit.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Usage▲461

   For everyone curious about how their devices are performing, I made an app that lets you monitor many aspects of a Mac. It is a lightweight, customizable, and very convenient app for everyday use. Also available for iPhone and iPad. Check it out, and I would love to hear your feedback!

   2025 · usage.pro · its alternatives →

10. 10
    iKnowMyMac▲65

    See why your Mac is slow, with the evidence and the fix

    8d ago · iknowmymac.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Plug Two▲207

    Lightweight OS X player for Hype Machine

    2015 · plugformac.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Awakado▲79

    Keep your Mac awake while your AI agents work

    19d ago · awakado.noodledragon.studio · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Better Window Manager▲233

    A tiny window management app for the Mac

    2015 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Caffeinated▲108

    Keeps your Mac awake.

    2020 · caffeinated.app · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Hotspot Meter ▲107

    A private data-usage meter for your Mac menu bar

    Jul 2026 · hotspot-meter.loam.sk · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Plug▲117

    Lightweight OSX player for Hype Machine

    2013 · plugformac.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    MacQuit▲107

    Quit all running Mac apps in one click from your menu bar

    Mar 2026 · awesomemacapp.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    TurtleBar - Smart Battery Saver for Mac▲141

    Extend your Mac's battery life with one click.

    Nov 2025 · turtlebar.app · its alternatives →

19. 19
    TimerApp▲117

    A simple stopwatch app for macOS ⏱️

    2019 · github.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Dreamless▲104

    Make your Mac disconnect and save battery while doing so

    2024 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Cooldown▲129

    Quickly toggle Low Power Mode on your Mac from the menubar

    2021 · goodsnooze.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    MacMonitor▲106

    Real-time Apple Silicon system monitor for your menu bar

    Mar 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Cyluma▲89

    Your Mac’s battery as a living, breathing landscape

    22d ago · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    AppHalt▲103

    Pause unused Mac apps & reclaim speed in one click

    2025 · apphalt.app · its alternatives →

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