DeskRest Alternatives

DeskRest is described as 'Customizable macOS app for work break reminders, posture alerts, eye strain reduction, progress tracking, and ergonomic wellness support during long sessions' and is a Prevent RSI app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to DeskRest for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and Android apps. The best DeskRest alternative is Stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like DeskRest are Workrave, ZenBreak, BreakTimer and Micro-Break.

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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...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    WorkPace is one of the most sophisticated computer ergonomics packages available. WorkPace monitors your mouse and keyboard

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Stretch Break ergonomic software reminds you to take stretch breaks to avoid RSIs. Animated figures show you how. Reduce stress and muscle and joint aches.Includes ErgoHints workstation setup guide and eye exercises. Developed by a team of health care professionals.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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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 (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • MoovBuddy is the most popular iPad alternative to DeskRest.

    • MoovBuddy is Freemium and ProprietaryDeskRest is Paid and Proprietary
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    Pandan is a time awareness tool, not a traditional time tracker or break reminder. It shows you how long you have been actively using your computer, to make you aware and let you decide when it's time to take a break.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Take a break. Contribute to erdogany/chime development by creating an account on GitHub.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Pause periodically reminds you to take a break, and step away from the computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    StretchMinder is an app designed for people who spend long hours chained behind their desks and want to make a positive change in their lifestyle to improve their overall health, productivity, and wellbeing.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
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    Make regular breaks in work.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  12. EyeDefender icon
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    EyeDefender is a freeware rest reminder designed to prevent Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) resulting from working on a computer for hours. CVS symptoms include eyestrain, blurred vision, delayed focusing, headaches, back and neck aches, dry and burning eyes, light sensitivity...

    50 EyeDefender alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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