Compare Stayaway
Sourced, dated, honest comparisons with the other tools people use to keep a computer active — including where each one beats Stayaway.
Head to head
LazyWork vs IdleBuster: a sourced comparison
A dated, sourced comparison of LazyWork and IdleBuster, with Stayaway alongside: installer size, platforms, price, free plan, Auto Detect and more.
Software vs hardware mouse jiggler: which to use
A software mouse jiggler simulates mouse, keyboard and scroll activity; a hardware dongle only moves the mouse. What each does, and when to use which.
Alternatives
IdleBuster alternative: a lighter Windows app
What IdleBuster does, where it is strong, and how Stayaway compares: a smaller, Windows-only alternative with a free plan, Auto Detect and Smart Resume.
LazyWork alternative: a smaller Windows app
What LazyWork does, where it is strong, and how Stayaway compares: a smaller, Windows-only alternative with a free plan and a one-time lifetime option.
Move Mouse alternative with more than movement
Move Mouse is a free, open-source mouse mover. See what it does, where it wins, and what Stayaway adds: human-like motion, keyboard, scroll and Auto Detect.
See it for yourself.
Mouse activity is free for good, and every Pro feature is free for the trial, with no card.