Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to whilom
🪄 keep your mac awake even when the lid is closed
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. whilom launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Keepressoâ–²129Keep your Mac awake, on your terms. Free and open source
Jul 2026 · keepresso.com · its alternatives →
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Capsomniaâ–²158Caps Lock keeps your Mac awake, even with the lid closed
Jul 2026 · capsomnia.com · its alternatives →
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Agents Never Sleepâ–²90Got tired of reaching for the terminal to caffeinate my mac and tweaking system settings Now got a new friend in my menubar Enjoy!
20d ago · agentsneversleep.app · its alternatives →
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Mouse Jiggler for Macâ–²139Prevent your Mac from sleeping
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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FocusNudgeâ–²104Status bar app to nudge you back into focus!
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Glowixâ–²83Keep your Mac display awake exactly when you need it
May 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Auto Shutdownâ–²96Make Mommy proud, never miss bedtime.
Nov 2025 · clemstation.com · its alternatives →
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2018 · github.com · its alternatives →
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DontSleepâ–²11Keep your mac awake when you need it
2025 · dontsleep.denpo.dev · its alternatives →
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Awaykeâ–²4Keep Your Mac Awake With the Lid Closed
Jun 2026 · daemonphantom.github.io · its alternatives →
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Wakeout for Macâ–²88Native Mac app that keeps you active, healthy and happy
2021 · its alternatives →
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Capsyâ–²5caps lock keeps your mac awake. as simple as that.
Jul 2026 · capsy.dev · its alternatives →
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Quitter for Macâ–²280Automatically hide or quit apps after periods of inactivity
2016 · its alternatives →
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Open source screen break timer for macOS
Jan 2026 · restnow.xyz · its alternatives →
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