Workrave Alternatives

Workrave is described as 'Free open-source tool preventing RSIs with customizable micro-breaks, stretch reminders, usage tracking, and typing practice for Windows and Linux' 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, Web-based and Android apps. The best Workrave alternative is Stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Workrave are Time Out, Loook, BreakTimer and ZenBreak.

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  1. 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
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  2. 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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  3. Resto icon
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    „Resto” is a simple application to count the remaining time of your work and to take care of your regular rests.

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. 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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  5. Pause icon
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    Pause periodically reminds you to take a break, and step away from the computer.

    63 Pause alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  6. Display a full-screen image on your desktop at regular intervals, reminding you to take a break, with this portable app that offers support for multi-monitor setups.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Recess icon
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    We know that it is not good for our health when spending hour after hour in front of the screen. It might effect our bodies negatively, e.g., stiff, throbbing, ... Recess is necessary. We need to take a short break, e.g.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  8. Eyefoo icon
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    Does too much time using computer gives you dry eyes and fatigue discomfort? Eyefoo is a timer to remind you to rest, keep you from repetitive strain injury and help stay healthy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. Rest Time icon
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    Native macOS break reminder that adapts to actual computer use, recognizes time away automatically, and can enforce full-screen breaks without Accessibility permission.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. 20 20 20: Eye Break Reminder is an app to remind your eyes to take a break every 20 minutes to prevent digital eye strain.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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  11. 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
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  12. Big 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!

    69 Big Stretch Reminder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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