BuhoSleep AlternativesPrevent Sleep Mode Apps like BuhoSleep

BuhoSleep is described as 'Lightweight Windows tray tool preventing sleep, keeping screens on, and switching power plans using Windows API, with timers, hotkeys, and automatic mode selection' and is a prevent sleep mode app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to BuhoSleep for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, F-Droid and Flathub apps. The best BuhoSleep alternative is Amphetamine, which is free. Other great apps like BuhoSleep are Caffeine for Windows, Stimulator, PowerToys - Awake and NeverNap.

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  1. Amphetamine icon
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    Amphetamine is a little app that lives in your menu bar which can effortlessly override your energy saver settings and keep your Mac awake.

    51 Amphetamine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  2. If you have problems with your PC locking or going to sleep, caffeine will keep it awake. It works by simulating a keypress once every 59 seconds, so your machine thinks you're still working at the keyboard, so won't lock the screen or activate the screensaver.

    40 Caffeine for Windows alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. Stimulator icon
     6 likes

    This is a simple app that prevents the desktop environment (DE) from sleeping while its on. It should work regardless of the used DE thanks to the Inhibit portal.

    49 Stimulator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  4. PowerToys Awake is a tool for Windows designed to keep a computer awake without having to manage its power & sleep settings. This can be helpful when running time-consuming tasks, ensuring that the computer does not go to sleep or turn off its screens.

    37 PowerToys - Awake alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. NeverNap icon
     4 likes

    NeverNap prevents your Mac from sleeping or activating the screensaver. For 5 minutes or indefinitely. Perfect for presentations or long processes.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Coffee is a modern, open-source Android utility built with Jetpack Compose and Material Design 3. It provides a Quick Settings tile to prevent screen dimming or locking during reading, navigation, or focused tasks, with customizable timers including indefinite mode.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  7. Caffeinate icon
     4 likes

    Caffeinate is an App that helps android developers to keep their phone's display awake without having to change the device settings. It can be toggled at various places:

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  8. KeepOn icon
     7 likes

    KeepOn allows you to keep your device's screen on for the desired duration and also allows you to return to the default settings automaticaly when the screen turns off.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  9. Stay Awake icon
     3 likes

    Need a quick coffee break ? But don't want your PC to sleep or Teams to go idle? Stay Awake keeps your screen on by keeping its own tab active. No need to change OS settings.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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