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The best free mouse jigglers (2026)
They don't all do the same thing. Some only prevent sleep; others keep your presence active. Here's the difference and which to pick.
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What to look for
Criteria that matter
- Does it actually move the mouse (keeps presence) or just prevent sleep?
- Cross-platform (Mac and Windows) or just one?
- Free, no account and no ads?
- Does it have schedules/intervals and a discreet mode?
The list
Options and where they shine
- KeepOnDuty (Mac & Windows, free): actually moves the mouse, with schedules and stealth mode. Keeps presence on Teams/Slack/Discord/Zoom/Meet.
- Move Mouse (Windows only, free): powerful and scriptable, but automation-focused and with no Mac version.
- Amphetamine / Caffeine (Mac only, free): great at "keep awake", but they don't reset inactivity, so they don't prevent Away.
- Browser jigglers: convenient, but don't always reset system inactivity reliably.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What's the best free mouse jiggler?
It depends on your system. If you want something free that works on Mac and Windows and keeps your presence active (not just prevent sleep), KeepOnDuty is the most complete option.
Is software or hardware better?
Software is free, configurable and doesn't use a USB port; hardware costs money and some machines detect it.
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