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, ZenBreak and BreakTimer.

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  1. Stretchly icon

    Stretchly

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    stretchly is cross-platform open source app that reminds you to take breaks when working with computer.

    67 Stretchly alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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    Comments about Stretchly as an Alternative to Workrave
    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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    • Almost everyone thinks Stretchly is a great Workrave alternative.

    • Stretchly is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Workrave.

    • Stretchly is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Workrave.

    • 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

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    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.

    175 Time Out alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    davidz
    Positive
    0

    Gives the same functionality and improves in some features.

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    • Most users think Time Out is a great Workrave alternative.

    • Time Out is Free and ProprietaryWorkrave is Free and Open Source
  4. Loook icon

    Loook

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    Dry eyes after long workdays? This cute buddy gently reminds you to blink, fix your posture, look away and drink enough water.

    38 Loook alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    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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    ZenBreak

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    ZenBreak gently reminds you to take meaningful breaks from your devices. Customize your breaks and embrace a healthier relationship with technology.

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
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    BreakTimer

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    Save yourself from RSI and eye-strain BreakTimer allows you to set up customizable breaks and will remind you to take them. BreakTimer is free and open source and available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

    65 BreakTimer alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Snapcraft
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    Comments about BreakTimer as an Alternative to Workrave
    Guest
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    0

    It's free, multi-platform and lightweight

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • BreakTimer is Free and Open SourceWorkrave is also Free and Open Source
    • BreakTimer is CustomizableWorkrave is not according to our users
  8. Glance - Prevent Eye Strain icon

    Glance - Prevent Eye Strain

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    Half the world’s population will have myopia by 2050. Digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome, affects over 50% of people.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Glance - Prevent Eye Strain is the most popular commercial alternative to Workrave.

    • Glance - Prevent Eye Strain is Paid and ProprietaryWorkrave is Free and Open Source
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    Micro-Break

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    Micro-Break is a menu bar app made in order to help keep track of time and remind yourself to take micro-breaks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  11. Sane Break icon

    Sane Break

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    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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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Iris

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    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.

    145 Iris alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    SmartBreak

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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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    LookAway

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    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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
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    • LookAway is the most popular iPhone alternative to Workrave.

    • LookAway is Paid and ProprietaryWorkrave is Free and Open Source
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    wnr

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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