Intermission Alternatives

Intermission is described as 'Sitting for hours in front of a computer screen has its consequences. Headaches, eye pain, burnout, and what doctors call Computer Vision Syndrome' and is an app. There are more than 50 alternatives to Intermission for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and Homebrew apps. The best Intermission alternative is Stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Intermission are Workrave, knook, BreakTimer and ZenBreak.

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  1. Restier icon
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    Restier helps you maintain healthy habits while working. Get timely reminders to rest your eyes, correct your posture, and take meaningful breaks. Key features include customizable work sessions and breaks with the Pomodoro technique, gentle posture reminders, multi-monitor...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  3. Posturio icon
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    Posturio is a native macOS menu bar app that helps desk workers build healthier work habits with active-time reminders for posture, eye breaks, eye exercises, movement, hydration, and guided stretching.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  4. Take a break. Contribute to erdogany/chime development by creating an account on GitHub.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  5. EyeLoveU icon
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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

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. 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
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  7. StretchMinder is an app designed for people who spend long hours chained behind their desks and want to make a positive change in their lifestyle to improve their overall health, productivity, and wellbeing.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  8. MoovBuddy icon
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    MoovBuddy is a whole new exercise app. All of the exercise programs are prepared by doctors and physios according to medical literature. Exercises are classified by body parts (like back, neck, knee, etc.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  9. Move! icon
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    Move! for Mac helps you get healthy at your desk. Only standing up from your desk regularly will make you feel good after intense work. Move! will make you do that.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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