BreakTimer Alternatives

BreakTimer is described as 'Desktop tool for customizable break reminders with notifications, working hours settings, idle reset, and free open-source support for multiple platforms' and is a Prevent RSI app in the sport & health category. There are more than 50 alternatives to BreakTimer for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best BreakTimer alternative is Stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like BreakTimer are Workrave, Loook, knook and ZenBreak.

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  1. Stretch Break App icon

    Stretch Break App

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    Ergonomic support utility that regularly reminds you to take breaks from using your computer, similar to tools like Workrave and Safe Eyes.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    eyeBreak

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    eyeBreak is a tiny app designed to sit in the Windows tray and provide a non-ignorable message reminding you to take a break from what you are working on. Encouraging you to perform eye exercises, take comfort breaks, or generally you can use the application to remind you simply...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. Stretch Break icon

    Stretch Break

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    Stretch Break ergonomic software reminds you to take stretch breaks to avoid RSIs. Animated figures show you how. Reduce stress and muscle and joint aches.Includes ErgoHints workstation setup guide and eye exercises. Developed by a team of health care professionals.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    LookAway icon
    LookAway

    macOS utility that schedules and enforces customizable eye-rest breaks by blurring screens, displaying timed counters, offering flexible intervals and durations, pre-break alerts, intelligent meeting-awareness, unobtrusive design...

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  6. 20 20 20: Eye Break Reminder icon

    20 20 20: Eye Break Reminder

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    20 20 20: Eye Break Reminder is an app to remind your eyes to take a break every 20 minutes to prevent digital eye strain.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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  7. OfficePhysio icon

    OfficePhysio

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    OfficePhysio is an online video exercise service to prevent and cure computer-related back, neck & shoulder problems. How does it work? Simple. On www.officephysio.com users watch and imitate easy office-suitable exercises.

    36 OfficePhysio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  9. DeskPet Reminder icon

    DeskPet Reminder

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    A free Windows desktop pet that reminds you to drink water, rest your eyes, and stay focused — with adorable animated companions instead of boring notifications.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • CN flagChina
    Whether it's drinking water every hour or resting your eyes every 40 minutes, customize your schedule with ease.
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  10. Twenttty icon

    Twenttty

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    Give your eyes a break.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. deskletics icon

    deskletics

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    Guided desk-exercise micro-breaks: neck, shoulders, eyes and breath, scheduled around your workday.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Google Chrome
    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU
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  12. EyeLoveU icon

    EyeLoveU

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    EyeLoveU is a free software which can help you care for the eyes. It will remind you when it's time to have a break while using the computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    EyeLoveU screenshot 1
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  13. Blink Eye icon

    Blink Eye

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    An Open Source minimalist eye care reminder & Break Timer app for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Blink Eye App User Interface
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  14. Pause icon

    Pause

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    Pause periodically reminds you to take a break, and step away from the computer.

    63 Pause alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  15. Rest Time icon

    Rest Time

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    Native macOS break reminder that adapts to actual computer use, recognizes time away automatically, and can enforce full-screen breaks without Accessibility permission.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • LU flagLuxembourg
    • European Union flagEU
    Rest Time screenshot 1
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