AntiRSI AlternativesPrevent RSI Apps & Health Tools like AntiRSI

AntiRSI is described as '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' and is a Prevent RSI app in the sport & health category. There are more than 25 alternatives to AntiRSI for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best AntiRSI alternative is Stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AntiRSI are Workrave, ZenBreak, Micro-Break and Glance - Prevent Eye Strain.

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AntiRSI is a program for Mac OS X that helps prevent RSI (repetitive strain injury) and other computer related stress. It...

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AntiRSI alternatives page was last updated Jun 3, 2025
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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.

    64 Stretchly alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    Microbreak

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Minimalistic
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Periodic Reminders
    2.  Multiplatform
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Stretches
    5.  Electron based
    6.  Portable
    7.  Reminders
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Fullscreen support
    10.  Easy LMS intergration
    11.  Multiple languages

    Stretchly VS AntiRSI

     

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

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

    • Stretchly is Freemium and Open SourceAntiRSI is Paid and Proprietary
    • Stretchly is Customizable, Minimalistic and LightweightAntiRSI is not according to our users
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    Workrave

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    Workrave is a free application designed to prevent and recover from Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) by encouraging regular breaks and micro-pauses during computer use.

    63 Workrave alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    Animated GIF showing some of Workrave's exercises

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Multiple Timers
    2.  Stretching
    3.  Floating windows
    4.  3D animated exercises
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Reminders
    7.  Portable
    8.  Reading mode
    9.  Stretches

    Workrave VS AntiRSI

     
  4. ZenBreak icon

    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    ZenBreak screenshot 1

    ZenBreak Features

    1.  Reduce Eyestrain

    ZenBreak VS AntiRSI

     
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    Iris

    Iris is software which makes monitors healthy for the eyes. With iris you can reduce the blue light emitted from your screen for better sleep, reduce the brightness of your screen and avoid eye pain.

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Micro-Break screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Sits in the MenuBar
    6.  Reduce Eyestrain

    Micro-Break VS AntiRSI

     
  7. 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.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Glance - Prevent Eye Strain screenshot 1

    Glance - Prevent Eye Strain Features

    1.  Reduce Eyestrain
    2.  Periodic Reminders
    3.  Timer
    4.  Wellness

    Glance - Prevent Eye Strain VS AntiRSI

     

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

    • Glance - Prevent Eye Strain is Paid and ProprietaryAntiRSI is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. LookAway icon

    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.

    61 LookAway alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    LookAway screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Clean design

    Features

    1.  Reduce Eyestrain
    2.  Periodic Reminders
    3.  Wellness
    4.  Native application

    LookAway VS AntiRSI

     
  10. BreakTimer icon

    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    BreakTimer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Eye Protection Mode
    3.  Break timers

    BreakTimer VS AntiRSI

     
  11. 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.

    161 Time Out alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Time Out screenshot 1

    Time Out Features

    1.  Screen time

    Time Out VS AntiRSI

     
  12. Cronometer - Break Reminders icon

    Cronometer - Break Reminders

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    Cronometer is a macOS Menu Bar application designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance with seamless break reminders, time tracking, and habit monitoring. Prioritize your well-being while staying productive with powerful features aimed at reducing strain and...

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Cronometer - Break Reminders screenshot 1

    Cronometer - Break Reminders VS AntiRSI

     
  13. Iris icon

    Iris

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    Iris is software which makes monitors healthy for the eyes. With iris you can reduce the blue light emitted from your screen for better sleep, reduce the brightness of your screen and avoid eye pain.

    137 Iris alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Iris screenshot 1

    Iris Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Automatic brightness dimming
    5.  Reduce Eyestrain
    6.  Blue light filter
    7.  Built-in timer

    Iris VS AntiRSI

     
  14. Look Away icon

    Look Away

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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...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Look Away screenshot 1

    Look Away VS AntiRSI

     
  15. Eyes Relax icon

    Eyes Relax

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    It’s an utility that helps avoiding eyes-related problems when working at a computer for several hours. Concentrating your eyesight on a computer screen can cause an eye strain. You can prevent this by taking regular breaks during the work and look at distant objects.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Interface

    Eyes Relax Features

    1.  Relaxation

    Eyes Relax VS AntiRSI

     
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