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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  1. Pomy icon
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    Pomy is a desktop widget-style app designed to prevent eye strain by reminding you how long to focus on-screen and when to take a break. Inspired by the 20-20-20 rule by optometrists.

    25 Pomy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  2. Move! icon
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    Move! for Mac helps you get healthy at your desk. Only standing up from your desk regularly will make you feel good after intense work. Move! will make you do that.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Big Stretch is a free simple reminder tool that prompts a user to take regular breaks and helps prevent the symptoms of RSI. Alternatively it can be a simple reminder program to tell you when it’s your coffee break!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. TimeBomb icon
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    Have you been on the computer too much lately? Experiencing eye strain after trying to squash that pesky bug? Playing COD for hours even though you still haven't won a Warzone game yet?

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Display a full-screen image on your desktop at regular intervals, reminding you to take a break, with this portable app that offers support for multi-monitor setups.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Rest icon
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    Rest is an app for your computer that keeps you productive and healthy throughout the day.

    It does so by reminding you to take a break every now and then, optionally suggesting great mini exercises that you can do right there in your office chair.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. Hability icon
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    Hability is a wellness app for desk workers that helps combat the effects of sedentary behavior. Through regular reminders, it prompts users to do quick, effective exercises throughout the day, to increase activity levels and reduce neck and back pain.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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