ZeroAway Alternatives

ZeroAway is described as 'Native macOS menu bar app that keeps you available in presence tools by gently resetting system idle when you’re not using the mouse or keyboard' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to ZeroAway for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and iPad apps. The best ZeroAway alternative is Green Dotter, which is free. Other great apps like ZeroAway are Caffeine for Windows, PowerToys - Awake, Mouse Jiggler - Stay Active and KeepOn.

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  1. No Sleep icon

    No Sleep

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    no Sleep prevents your device going in deep sleep mode.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  2. Stay Awake! icon

    Stay Awake!

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    Keep your screen on when your device is running your GPS application, favorite remote control, playing a movie or slideshow, etc... Perfect to keep your screen on without dimming for application development. Your screen will never go back to sleep until you want it to...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  4. StellaWake icon

    StellaWake

     1 like

    This software helps you keep Windows awake when the PC is in use. Windows will transition to standby if the keyboard and mouse is idle for a long time, except if something is blocking sleep. Programs can signal the system to avoid sleep.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Bar chart showing duration of different Windows sleep/wake statuses
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  5. Wakeful icon

    Wakeful

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    Keeps your computer in an active state. No install required, fully portable and can run from a USB. Completely free for everyone.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window.
    Choose how often you'd like movement to occur. Once the PC is inactive for your preset time, Wakeful will send any inputs you have selected.
    The mouse will automatically wiggle up and down. The selected key will automatically trigger. Pick your key, Shift or F13 to F24.
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  6. Wakey icon

    Wakey

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    Wakey is my version of application which keeps your PC awake. It was inspired by Awake utility which was a part of Microsoft's PowerToys.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • AM flagArmenia
    Wakey screenshot 1
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  8. BuhoSleep icon

    BuhoSleep

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    Provides Windows tray-based management for staying awake, preventing sleep, keeping displays on, or changing power plans. Includes session timer, hotkeys, and crash recovery with Pro-only smart triggers, stats export, Drive Alive for USB devices, and minimal resource use.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • RU flagRussia
    System tray context menu with six power modes, timer submenu, and one-click switching
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  9. 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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