Unlock Alternatives

Unlock is described as 'Often leave your Mac unlocked while walking away? Introducing a Premium Proximity lock for your Mac. Works magically with iPhone and Apple Watch. We bet you'll love it' and is an app in the file management category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Unlock for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch apps. The best Unlock alternative is USB Raptor, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Unlock are KeyLock, BLEUnlock, VSUsbLogon and Near Lock.

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  1. USB Raptor icon

    USB Raptor

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    Lock and unlock your computer using USB flash drives as keys. USB Raptor can lock the system once a specific USB drive is removed from the computer and unlock when the drive is plugged in again to any USB port. The utility checks constantly the USB drives for the presence of a sp.

    13 USB Raptor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Lock file settings
     

    • USB Raptor is the most popular Windows alternative to Unlock.

    • USB Raptor is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Unlock.

    • USB Raptor is Free and Open SourceUnlock is Paid and Proprietary
  2. KeyLock icon

    KeyLock

     10 likes

    Secure: It is not possible to use your computer after you have locked it with KeyLock. Our software uses the Windows lock screen to lock your PC, making it impossible to reach the desktop. After unlocking, you can immediately use your computer again.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. BLEUnlock icon

    BLEUnlock

     3 likes

    BLEUnlock is a small menu bar utility that locks and unlocks your Mac with your iPhone, Apple Watch, or any other Bluetooth Low Energy devices.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     

    • BLEUnlock is the most popular Mac alternative to Unlock.

    • BLEUnlock is Free and Open SourceUnlock is Paid and Proprietary
  5. VSUsbLogon icon

    VSUsbLogon

     3 likes

    VSUsbLogon allows to login Windows in a secure way via USB device, replacing the password based Windows login. You don’t need to remember and type your Windows password (but your system is still password protected).

    11 VSUsbLogon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    The options
     
  6. Near Lock icon

    Near Lock

     3 likes

    Near Lock is an app that turns your iPhone into a personal key for your Mac. When you walk away from your Mac, it will be automaticallylocked. Once you approach your workplace again, Near Lock will unlock your Mac.

    14 Near Lock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Near Lock screenshot 1
     

    • Near Lock is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Unlock.

    • Near Lock is Free Personal and ProprietaryUnlock is Paid and Proprietary
  7. MacID icon

    MacID

     4 likes

    Unlock your Mac with just your fingerprint, passcode, or wrist – without even unlocking your iOS device.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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    MacID screenshot 3
     

    • MacID is the most popular commercial alternative to Unlock.

    • MacID is Paid and ProprietaryUnlock is also Paid and Proprietary
  9. Rohos Logon Key icon

    Rohos Logon Key

     3 likes

    PC: Two-factor authentication solution that converts any USB drive or Bluetooth smart device into a security token for your computer and allows to access Windows in a secure way by this token, replacing the Windows login.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Rohos Logon Key screenshot 1
     
  10. USB Lock icon

    USB Lock

     1 like

    Lock and unlock your screen with a usb storage device. Screen turns black or displays selected image when locked and optional password text box appears when key pressed or mouse clicked. Use global hot key to lock the screen. Does not sleep or shutdown running applications. Leave.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    USB Lock screenshot 1
     
  11. Tokenlock icon

    Tokenlock

     1 like

    TokenLock - The ultimate Mac Locking App. Automatically Lock your computer using USB, Bluetooth (iPhone) Proximity or your Apple Remote, from the menu, by clicking the icon or using a Hotkey. Check out www.map-pin.com for demos and more info!

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Tokenlock screenshot 1
     
  12. Handylock icon

    Handylock

     Like

    handyLock is an application that locks your Mac screen when you move away from it. This way your Mac is safe and secured from unauthorized access. This is very convenient if you want to prevent access by kids, co-workers or others when you slip away to grab a coffee, a drink or...

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Handylock screenshot 1
     
  13. Proximity icon

    Proximity

     1 like

    Proximity monitors the proximity of your mobile phone or other bluetooth device and executes custom AppleScripts when the device goes out of range or comes into range of your computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     

    • Proximity is the most popular Linux alternative to Unlock.

    • Proximity is Free and Open SourceUnlock is Paid and Proprietary
  14. Bluetooth Unlock icon

    Bluetooth Unlock

     Like

    Lock and unlock your screen when an associated bluetooth device, like your phone, goes out and back into range.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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