Discover the powerful features that make Auto Shutdown Manager the leading solution for intelligent network PC power management. Reduce energy costs, minimize your organization's carbon footprint, and enhance IT efficiency across Windows laptops, desktops, and servers.
Auto Shutdown Manager offers flexible scheduling, remote control capabilities (including Wake on LAN / WoL), detailed reporting, and seamless integration options like our MECM/SCCM Plugin. Compare the features available across our license types below to find the perfect fit for your needs, from enterprise deployments to free use for private individuals.
Supported Operating Systems: Windows 11/10/8.x/7/Vista, Server 2025/2022/2019/2016/2012R2 (64/32 Bit). For WOL Proxies also Java supporting devices such as Raspberry PI.
Feature Comparison by License Type
The table below details the functionality available in each Auto Shutdown Manager license category:
Functionality / Feature | Enterprise Licenses (Standard Licenses & Bundle Packs) | Promo Licenses (EDU, NPO, GOV Licenses) | Light Licenses (Free for Private Use) |
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ITAM - IT Asset Management (Collect & report key client assets) | ![]() |
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Runs silently as a Windows Service (Background Operation) | ![]() |
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Idle Timer Shutdown (Based on inactivity countdown) | ![]() |
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Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM / SCCM) Plugin | ![]() |
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File Scanner (XML-based jobs for scheduled WoL, client/proxy management) | ![]() |
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UPS Support (Auto shutdown/restart during power outages) | ![]() |
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Forced Shutdown (Based on time rules, overrides user activity) | ![]() |
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Remote Actions (Restart / Wake up / Shut down PCs centrally) | ![]() |
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Auto Login Control (Enable/Disable auto user login on startup) | ![]() |
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Auto Configurator (Simplifies initial setup) | ![]() |
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Running Application Detection (e.g., prevent shutdown during presentations) | ![]() |
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Performance Counters for System Analysis
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Advanced Time Rules (For complex scheduling scenarios) | ![]() |
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Network Client Activity Analysis (Prevent shutdown if clients connected) | ![]() |
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IP Device Traffic Load Analysis (Routers, printers, scanners, etc.) | ![]() |
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Idle Detection based on: Mouse/Keyboard Activity, CPU Load, HDD Activity, Sound Output | ![]() |
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Scheduled Tasks Analysis (Prevent shutdown during critical OS tasks) | ![]() |
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Scheduled Shutdown (Local or remote PCs at specific times/days) | ![]() |
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Scheduled Wake on LAN (WoL) (Power on local or remote PCs automatically) | ![]() |
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Idle User Logoff (Prevent blocking of public/shared PCs) | ![]() |
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Centralized Remote Management Console (Manage all clients from one place) | ![]() |
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Flexible Operation Modes (Client, Server, WoL Proxy) | ![]() |
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Wake on WAN (WoW) Client Support (Wake remote clients over the internet) | ![]() |
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VMware Integration (Service analysis, VM startup/suspend, WoL for VMs) | ![]() |
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Detailed Logging (PC Startup/Shutdown times) | ![]() |
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Reporting (Power Consumption, Cost Savings, CO2 Reduction Analysis) | ![]() |
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PC Time Limitation / Access Control (Basic & Extended Options per local user) | ![]() |
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Centralized Time Limits based on Active Directory User Accounts | ![]() |
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Automatic Shutdown Mode Selection (e.g., Standby vs. Hibernate vs. Power Off based on time/rules) | ![]() |
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Scheduled Wake Up from Sleep/Standby (Using Windows Task Scheduler) | ![]() |
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Advanced Wake on LAN (WoL) / Wake on WAN (WoW) Options (Local/Directed Broadcast, Internet, Windows/Java Proxies, Auto-Proxy Generation) | ![]() |
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Business Time Management (e.g., Prevent shutdowns during core hours) | ![]() |
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Power Mode Dependent Rules (Different settings for AC vs. Battery/DC power) | ![]() |
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Run Scripts/Applications (On Startup / Before Shutdown) | ![]() |
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Customizable User Warnings Before Shutdown | ![]() |
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Maintenance Reboot Scheduling (Force reboot after X shutdowns) | ![]() |
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Advanced Screensaver & Display Management
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Windows Power Plan Management (Control native plans) | ![]() |
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Save Unsaved Office Documents Before Shutdown (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) | ![]() |
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Centralized Management & Policy Deployment (Group-based, AD integration, Hidden Operation) | ![]() |
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Centralized Updates, Maintenance Mode, License Manager | ![]() |
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Central Monitoring & Database Logging (SQL Server / SQL Express) | ![]() |
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Command Line Argument Support (For scripting and automation) | ![]() |
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Identify Clients with Potential Issues (Power Supply, Thermal, Power Management Config) | ![]() |
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