stretchly is cross-platform open source app that reminds you to take breaks when working with computer.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Open Source (BSD-2-Clause)
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- Snapcraft
- Flathub
- Homebrew
- Chocolatey




Breather is described as 'An app that nudges you to breathe, stretch, step away, or simply rest your eyes. So, take a breather because less is more!' and is a Prevent RSI app. There are more than 50 alternatives to Breather for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android apps. The best Breather alternative is Stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Breather are Workrave, ZenBreak, BreakTimer and Sane Break.
stretchly is cross-platform open source app that reminds you to take breaks when working with computer.




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Sane Break is a cross-platform break reminder designed to help you take meaningful breaks without disrupting your workflow. Sane Break allows you to take ownership of when to stop and break. It starts by providing a gentle, non-intrusive reminder through a flashing window.



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Eyes Care is a desktop application built with Flutter, designed to help users maintain healthy eyes by following the 20-20-20 rule. The app reminds users to take regular breaks and rest their eyes to reduce eye strain and prevent digital eye fatigue.




RSIBreak is a small utility to remind you to take regular short breaks. Repetitive Strain Injury is an illness which can occur as a result of continuous work with a mouse and keyboard. The risk of suffering injury increases the longer users work without breaks.
