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We've compiled a list of 11 free and paid alternatives to Ginseng. The primary competitors include Caffeine for Windows, Caffeinated. In addition to these, users also draw comparisons between Ginseng and Don't Sleep, PleaseSleep, No Sleep. Also you can look at other similar options here: OS and Utilities.


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Keep computer awake. Optionally keep monitor awake.

Prevents your computer from going to sleep, hibernate, dim the display or start the screensaver.

Annoyed by the display getting dim when you're reading or watching something?

Ginseng is a lightweight desktop app for Windows that will keep your computer awake when active.

Ginseng Platforms

Windows Windows

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Ginseng Overview

Ginseng is a lightweight desktop app for Windows that will keep your computer awake when active. This is useful for computers which have a screensaver policy that locks the computer after periods of inactivity. Ginseng works similar to Caffeine, but uses less memory but being extremely lightweight and utilizing a different method of keeping the computer alive.

Ginseng Features

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Ginseng Categories

OS and Utilities

Ginseng Tags

screensaver-blocker screensaver-block block-screensaver prevent-sleep-mode screensaver caffeine sleep

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