Control from the menu bar
Turn sleep prevention on and off from the menu bar icon.
When your Mac needs to stay awake,
it quietly does.
Caffeinate is a small menu bar utility. Turn on sleep prevention with a click, and turn it off when you're done.
Only what you need.
Keep the display on
Keep the screen lit during presentations or monitoring.
See what prevents sleep
List the apps currently keeping your Mac awake.
Frequent apps and weekly chart
Review the apps that often prevent sleep and this week's usage in a bar chart.
See the status in one window.
The screen is an illustrative example.
Choose how to buy.
| Mac App Store | Direct | |
|---|---|---|
| Prevent sleep, keep display on | Included | Included |
| Apps preventing sleep, usage chart | Included | Included |
| Stay awake with lid closed | Not included | Included |
| Price | US$9.99, one-time | US$9.99, one-time |
| Trial | App Store policy | 14 days |
| Payment | Apple | Paddle |
| Updates | App Store | Checked automatically in the app |
| Refunds | Apple policy | Request within 14 days of purchase |
| Download 14-Day Trial |
Installing both editions on one Mac isn’t supported. Using a Mac with the lid closed can cause overheating or drain the battery quickly.
Frequently asked questions
How do I turn Caffeinate on and off?
Use the menu bar icon's menu or the switches in the app window.
Can it keep the display on?
Yes. Keep Display On works separately from sleep prevention.
Can I see which app is preventing sleep?
Yes. The app window lists current apps and system processes.
I bought on the App Store but want the lid feature.
Email your App Store receipt to contact@object.so. After checking it, we will send a free direct edition license.
Can I install the App Store and direct-sale editions together?
No. Installing both editions on one Mac isn't supported.
Keep it awake, starting this morning.