Take a quick break from work while staying focused with the Take a Five Chrome extension.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Chrome OS
- Google Chrome
- Global
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, Toggl Track, Workrave and Pomodorolm.
Alternatives list
59 Tomato One alternativesTomato One is a simple application for increasing personal productivity. Work for 25 minutes, then take a 5 minute break and repeat.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
Slovakia
EU
101 Pomotodo alternativesTodo-list based on Pomodoro technique. Supports some additional features for tasks such as pinning tasks, hashtags, priorities. Useful statistics and history features for made pomodoros and tasks are also available. Free with minor limitations.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Google Chrome
- Android Wear
China
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Online
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Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
United Kingdom
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Klokki was created to solve an annoying issue that many freelancer and makers face, which is forgetting to start and pause a timer, during the work. The solution is automation, but we knew that people still want to control what should be tracked.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
+4
AntiRSI is a program for Mac OS X that helps prevent RSI (repetitive strain injury) and other computer related stress. It does so by forcing you to take regular breaks, yet without getting in the way. It also detects natural breaks so it wont force too many breaks on you.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
69 Big Stretch Reminder alternativesBig Stretch is a free simple reminder tool that prompts a user to take regular breaks and helps prevent the symptoms of RSI. Alternatively it can be a simple reminder program to tell you when it’s your coffee break!
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
+3
Break reminder software that reminds you to take breaks at a desired interval. Every reminder includes an illustration of a stretch exercise for inspiration.
Cost / License
- Free Personal
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
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PeakFlow is a Windows productivity suite containing six independent tools, each built to fill a gap left by popular Mac-only applications.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
New Zealand
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Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- United Kingdom
91 Timepiece alternativesMinimalistic mac timer for pomodorro technique and focused deep work.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
