BuhoSleep Alternatives

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 Mac, Windows, Android, F-Droid and Web-based apps. The best BuhoSleep alternative is Caffeine for Mac, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like BuhoSleep are Amphetamine, Caffeine for Windows, Stimulator and PowerToys - Awake.

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  1. Modafinil icon

    Modafinil

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    A macOS menu bar app that prevents your MacBook from falling asleep when the lid is closed, while letting the display turn off like normal to preserve battery and reduce heat.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • CA flagCanada
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  2. StayActive icon

    StayActive

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    Professional-grade tool that prevents system sleep and idle states with randomized, human-like mouse movements and window rotation.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • IN flagIndia
    StayActive Main Dashboard with humanized activity controls.
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  4. Hold My Lid icon

    Hold My Lid

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    Close the lid. Keep coding. Hold My Lid keeps your Mac awake while Claude Code, Codex, and your other agents finish the job — lid shut, in your bag.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
    • IN flagIndia
    Hold My Lid screenshot 1
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  5. PowerLockGuard icon

    PowerLockGuard

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    Smart auto-sleep & power management for developers, laptops & AI agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Aider, VS Code). Automatically sleeps or shuts down when coding tasks finish, plus instant deep sleep on charger unplug. Lightweight (~62 KB) & offline. Built by GMK Solution.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • BD flagBangladesh
    PowerLockGuard screenshot 1
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