BreakTimer AlternativesPrevent RSI Apps & Health Tools like BreakTimer

BreakTimer is described as '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' and is a Prevent RSI app in the sport & health category. There are more than 50 alternatives to BreakTimer for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best BreakTimer alternative is stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like BreakTimer are Workrave, ZenBreak, Micro-Break and LookAway.

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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.

    62 stretchly alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Microbreak

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Minimalistic
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    stretchly VS BreakTimer

     

    • stretchly is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to BreakTimer.

    • stretchly is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to BreakTimer.

    • stretchly is Freemium and Open SourceBreakTimer is Free and Open Source
    • stretchly is Customizable, Minimalistic and LightweightBreakTimer is not according to our users
  2. Workrave icon

    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.

    62 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 BreakTimer

     
  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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    ZenBreak screenshot 1

    ZenBreak Features

    1.  Reduce Eyestrain

    ZenBreak VS BreakTimer

     
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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 BreakTimer

     
  7. 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.

    59 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.  Native application
    3.  Periodic Reminders
    4.  Wellness

    LookAway VS BreakTimer

     

    • LookAway is the most popular commercial alternative to BreakTimer.

    • LookAway is Paid and ProprietaryBreakTimer is Free and Open Source
  8. Safe Eyes Linux icon

    Safe Eyes Linux

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    SafeEyes is an application that tries to protect your eyes from eye strain (asthenopia) by reminding you to take breaks while you're working long hours at the computer. It was created as a free and open source Linux alternative for EyeLeo, a Windows-only app.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Safe Eyes Linux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Optional strict break
    4.  Do not disturb mode
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Reminders
    7.  Multiple languages
    8.  Timer

    Safe Eyes Linux VS BreakTimer

     
  10. TotalPause icon

    TotalPause

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    TotalPause is a break reminder tool designed to remind you to take breaks and help you calm down and focus, enhancing productivity and promoting a healthier lifestyle.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    TotalPause screenshot 1

    TotalPause Features

    TotalPause VS BreakTimer

     
  11. RSIBreak icon

    RSIBreak

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    RSIBreak is a small utility to remind you to take regular short breaks. Repetitive Strain Injury is an illness which can occur as a result of continuous work with a mouse and keyboard. The risk of suffering injury increases the longer users work without breaks.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    RSIBreak screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Real-time Statistics
    3.  Task Tracking
    4.  Notifications

    RSIBreak VS BreakTimer

     
  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 BreakTimer

     
  13. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Flashing window and the preference page in dark theme

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic
    3.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Portable
    4.  Reminders
    5.  QT Based
    6.  Cross-Platform
    7.  Periodic Reminders

    Sane Break VS BreakTimer

     
  14. 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.

    136 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 BreakTimer

     
  15. 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...

    53 Look Away alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Look Away screenshot 1

    Look Away VS BreakTimer

     
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