Micro-Break AlternativesPrevent RSI Apps like Micro-Break

Micro-Break is described as 'Menu bar app made in order to help keep track of time and remind yourself to take micro-breaks' and is a Prevent RSI app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Micro-Break for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Micro-Break alternative is Stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Micro-Break are Workrave, ZenBreak, Glance - Prevent Eye Strain and LookAway.

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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.

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Micro-Break 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.

    65 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.  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 Micro-Break

     

    • Stretchly is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Micro-Break.

    • Stretchly is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Micro-Break.

    • Stretchly is Freemium and Open SourceMicro-Break is Free and Proprietary
    • Stretchly is Customizable, Minimalistic and LightweightMicro-Break 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.

    64 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 Micro-Break

     
  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 Micro-Break

     
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  6. 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.

    36 Glance - Prevent Eye Strain alternatives

    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 Micro-Break

     

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

    • Glance - Prevent Eye Strain is Paid and ProprietaryMicro-Break is Free and Proprietary
  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.

    62 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 Micro-Break

     
  8. 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.

    163 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 Micro-Break

     
  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.

    63 BreakTimer alternatives

    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 Micro-Break

     
  11. 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.

    32 Safe Eyes Linux alternatives

    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 Micro-Break

     
  12. 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 Micro-Break

     
  13. 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 Micro-Break

     
  14. 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 Micro-Break

     
  15. 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 Micro-Break

     
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