Time Out Alternatives

Time Out is described as 'Break timer with micro-breaks for Mac OS X. It is very easy to fall into bad habits when using a computer for hours on end. You care about what you are doing, so can sometimes push yourself too far, or over-strain yourself. The human body isn't built to sit in one position fo' and is a Prevent RSI app in the sport & health category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Time Out for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web-based, Linux and iPhone apps. The best Time Out alternative is Super Productivity, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Time Out are Stretchly, Workrave, Toggl Track and Pomodorolm.

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  1. Tomato 2 icon
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    Tomato 2 is a simple application for increasing personal productivity. Work for 25 minutes, take a 5 minute break, then repeat.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  2. 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
     
  3. Take a break. Contribute to erdogany/chime development by creating an account on GitHub.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. 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
     
  5. Madoro icon
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    Madoro is a portable, lightweight, easy-to-use timer for the Pomodoro technique for Windows, written in .NET framework.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Mater icon
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    Menu bar application running a 25-minute work timer and 5-minute breaks, automatically cycling between sessions without extra features, notifications, or customization, focusing solely on the basic Pomodoro workflow in a lightweight package.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. FocusTimer icon
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    FocusTimer is simple and powerful 'Focus Management Tool', which is loved by Korean student. (Productivity #1 in Korean Market)

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  8. Agile + Pomodoro Time Management Software.

    mAP is a time management software that brings you the best of two worlds: Agile's most common practices and the Pomodoro Technique®.

    mAP is a free open-source Java 6+, 32/64-bit, utf-8, multilingual, skinnable, standalone and.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. Look Away icon
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    This is a minimalistic Mac app which reminds you to take a 20 second break to look at something 20 feet away every 20 minutes, i.e. enforce the 20-20-20 rule. These breaks help preserve the eyes from strain, dryness, fatigue and other ill effects of the Computer Vision Syndrome...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. RestStop icon
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    RestStop sits in your tray and gives you non-intrusive reminders to rest after you’ve worked continuously for awhile. It looks like an hourglass, and it fits right in with the other Windows tray icons.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. restbreak icon
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    This free program reminds you to take regular computer rest breaks.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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