Workrave Alternatives for Mac

Workrave is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is Stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Workrave and many of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Workrave are Time Out, Loook, BreakTimer and ZenBreak.

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  1. Stretchly icon

    Stretchly

     171 likes

    Open source, cross-platform app for scheduling microbreaks and longer breaks while working at the computer, offering user-friendly interval and duration customization, strict mode, color schemes, sound alerts, pause, skip, restart options, and system tray access.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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    Stretchly vs Workrave Comments
    Ivan Danut
    Positive
    3

    Better interface, same features.

    Qb
    Positive
    1

    well made, and customizable but is an Electron app, not light on resource.

    nicoleahmed
    Positive
    3

    better interface, good ideas, easily customised

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    • Stretchly is Freemium and Open SourceWorkrave is Free and Open Source
    • Stretchly is Customizable and MinimalisticWorkrave is not according to our users
  2. Time Out icon

    Time Out

     37 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Time Out vs Workrave Comments
    davidz
    Positive
    0

    Gives the same functionality and improves in some features.

    • Time Out is Free and ProprietaryWorkrave is Free and Open Source
    • Time Out is a Health Workrave is a Prevent RSI App
  4. Loook icon

    Loook

     14 likes

    Offers customizable, gentle reminders to blink, improve posture, stay hydrated, and take short breaks. Includes theme options, screen dimming, and meeting pause features to help maintain eye and postural health during long periods of work or study at screens.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Iris icon
    Iris

    Reduces blue light and flicker for eye comfort, supports auto color temperature adjustment based on time, customizable modes, overlays, color and font options, docking station support, and accessible part-screen filtering for div...

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  6. BreakTimer icon

    BreakTimer

     14 likes

    Desktop application for managing periodic breaks, offering customizable schedules, notifications, working hours, idle detection, and configurable colours. Free, open-source, and available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Designed to reduce RSI and eye strain effectively.

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
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    BreakTimer vs Workrave Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It's free, multi-platform and lightweight

    • BreakTimer is Free and Open SourceWorkrave is also Free and Open Source
    • BreakTimer is CustomizableWorkrave is not according to our users
  8. ZenBreak icon

    ZenBreak

     11 likes

    Menu bar application for Windows, macOS, and Linux designed to gently remind users to take breaks from their screen with customizable timing and appearance. Built natively for each OS, lightweight, open-source, and privacy-friendly with minimal impact on resources.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  9. knook icon

    knook

     3 likes

    Compact open-source macOS menu bar tool promoting screen breaks for balanced work rhythms by tracking break patterns, offering context-aware reminders, manual controls, office hours, smart pause, idle reset, and storing all settings locally for privacy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
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  10. Sane Break icon

    Sane Break

     7 likes

    Sane Break is a cross-platform break reminder designed to help you take meaningful breaks without disrupting your workflow. Sane Break allows you to take ownership of when to stop and break. It starts by providing a gentle, non-intrusive reminder through a flashing window.

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    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Flashing window and the preference page in dark theme
     
  11. Glance - Prevent Eye Strain icon

    Glance - Prevent Eye Strain

     4 likes

    Automates the 20-20-20 rule by covering your Mac screen with a 20 second timer every 20 minutes, sending flexible notifications so you can snooze, skip, or delay breaks, aiming to protect against computer vision syndrome and myopia while staying unobtrusive.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  12. LookAway icon

    LookAway

     6 likes

    macOS utility that schedules and enforces customizable eye-rest breaks by blurring screens, displaying timed counters, offering flexible intervals and durations, pre-break alerts, intelligent meeting-awareness, unobtrusive design, and menu bar access for user control.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
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  13. Iris icon

    Iris

     32 likes

    Reduces blue light and flicker for eye comfort, supports auto color temperature adjustment based on time, customizable modes, overlays, color and font options, docking station support, and accessible part-screen filtering for diverse needs.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Iris screenshot 1
     
  14. Micro-Break icon

    Micro-Break

     3 likes

    Menu bar application for macOS designed to unobtrusively track computer use, send customizable micro-break reminders, reduce eye strain and repetitive strain injuries, and encourage healthy screen habits for anyone spending extended time at a monitor.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  15. rsiguard icon

    rsiguard

     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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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