Workrave Alternatives

Workrave is described as 'Free application designed to prevent and recover from Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) by encouraging regular breaks and micro-pauses during computer use' and is a very popular Prevent RSI app in the sport & health category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Workrave for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and Flathub apps. The best Workrave alternative is Stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Workrave are Time Out, Loook, ZenBreak and Safe Eyes Linux.

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  1. Eyes Care icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. SmartBreak icon
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    SmartBreak is a revolutionary ergonomics program that reminds you to look away from your computer screen and enforces you to take regular breaks based on your usage.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  3. LookAway icon
     5 likes

    LookAway puts your Mac in rest mode at regular intervals to help you rest your eyes. It's gentle, smart, and fully customizable.

    64 LookAway alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
     
  4. wnr icon
     11 likes

    Effective time-management, better than pomodoros Work and rest, with wnr now.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  5. Optimize your brain for learning. Microbreaks.co incorporates proven, peer-reviewed study hacks in a beautiful timer app. Our hacks increase study efficiency, focus, and will ultimately save you time! Also, we have cute cats to keep you company! 🐱

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. rsiguard icon
     5 likes

    Remedy Interactive's RSIGuard is an award-winning desktop ergonomic software solution that reduces repetitive strain injuries. Around the globe, health and safety managers, ergonomists, health practitioners, and individual computer users rely on RSIGuard's comprehensive...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Rest icon
     6 likes

    Rest is an app for your computer that keeps you productive and healthy throughout the day.

    It does so by reminding you to take a break every now and then, optionally suggesting great mini exercises that you can do right there in your office chair.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  8. Eyes Guard icon
     3 likes

    Eyes Guard is a Windows Application for protecting your eyes. It will help you (also can force you!) to break if you are working with your PC for a long time using configurable times.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. 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
     
  10. RestStop icon
     4 likes

    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. Hability icon
     1 like

    Hability is a wellness app for desk workers that helps combat the effects of sedentary behavior. Through regular reminders, it prompts users to do quick, effective exercises throughout the day, to increase activity levels and reduce neck and back pain.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  12. DeskRest icon
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    Customizable macOS wellness assistant with break reminders, posture alerts, stretch prompts, eye strain reduction, and on-screen progress tracking to support ergonomic habits, mental focus, and overall comfort for professionals, students, and office workers.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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