Intermission Alternatives

Intermission is described as 'Sitting for hours in front of a computer screen has its consequences. Headaches, eye pain, burnout, and what doctors call Computer Vision Syndrome' and is an app. There are more than 50 alternatives to Intermission for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and Homebrew apps. The best Intermission alternative is Stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Intermission are Workrave, knook, ZenBreak and Micro-Break.

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  1. 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
     
  2. Mushroom icon
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    Mushroom is a pixel-art mushroom that sits quietly on your screen. While you're deep in work, it keeps an eye on the clock so you don't have to, and nudges you at the right moments:

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    eyeBreak is a tiny app designed to sit in the Windows tray and provide a non-ignorable message reminding you to take a break from what you are working on. Encouraging you to perform eye exercises, take comfort breaks, or generally you can use the application to remind you simply...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Eyefoo icon
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    Does too much time using computer gives you dry eyes and fatigue discomfort? Eyefoo is a timer to remind you to rest, keep you from repetitive strain injury and help stay healthy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. OfficePhysio icon
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    OfficePhysio is an online video exercise service to prevent and cure computer-related back, neck & shoulder problems. How does it work? Simple. On www.officephysio.com users watch and imitate easy office-suitable exercises.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. Twenttty icon
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    Give your eyes a break.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Breaker icon
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    Breaker is a handy and easy to use program that will remind you that you need to take a break. Working for a lot of hours in a row is not good, but sometimes you do that, without noticing how much you stood in front of your computer and how tired you are.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. WristSaver is a free and open source rest reminder application for Mac OS X.

    WristSaver is written in Cocoa and takes advantage of all the advanced features of that environment on Mac OS X.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    63 Pause alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. Rest Time icon
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    Native macOS break reminder that adapts to actual computer use, recognizes time away automatically, and can enforce full-screen breaks without Accessibility permission.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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