Rest Time AlternativesPrevent RSI Apps like Rest Time

Rest Time is described as 'Taking regular rest breaks away from your computer is essential to stay focused and productive throughout the day. Short breaks also boost concentration and prevent discomfort and Repetitive Strain Injuries' and is a Prevent RSI app. There are more than 25 alternatives to Rest Time for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and BSD apps. The best Rest Time alternative is stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Rest Time are Workrave, ZenBreak, LookAway and BreakTimer.

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Taking regular rest breaks away from your computer is essential to stay focused and productive throughout the day. Short breaks also boost concentration and prevent discomfort and Repetitive Strain Injuries.

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Rest Time alternatives page was last updated Oct 27, 2023
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  1. stretchly icon
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    stretchly

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    stretchly is cross-platform open source app that reminds you to take breaks when working with computer.

    61 stretchly alternatives
    Microbreak

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Disable break reminder
    Skip to the the next break
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    Break

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Minimalistic
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Multiplatform
    2.  Periodic Reminders
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Stretches
    5.  Reminders
    6.  Electron based
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Portable
    9.  Fullscreen support
    10.  Easy LMS intergration
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    • stretchly is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Rest Time.

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

    • stretchly is Freemium and Open SourceRest Time is Paid and Proprietary
    • stretchly is Customizable, Minimalistic and LightweightRest Time 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.

    60 Workrave alternatives
    Animated GIF showing some of Workrave's exercises

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Spread the word
    It's coffee time!
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    Your working day is over now…

    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 iconRest Time Icon

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  4. ZenBreak icon
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    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.

    59 ZenBreak alternatives
    ZenBreak screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    ZenBreak Features

    1.  Reduce Eyestrain
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    ZenBreak iconRest Time Icon

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  5. LookAway icon
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    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.

    58 LookAway alternatives
    LookAway screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac

    LookAway Features

    1.  Reduce Eyestrain
    2.  Native application
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    LookAway iconRest Time Icon

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    • LookAway is the most popular commercial alternative to Rest Time.

    • LookAway is Paid and ProprietaryRest Time is also Paid and Proprietary
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    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.

    59 BreakTimer alternatives
    BreakTimer screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Break timers
    3.  Eye Protection Mode
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    +4
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    BreakTimer iconRest Time Icon

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  7. RSIBreak icon
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    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.

    45 RSIBreak alternatives
    RSIBreak screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Real-time Statistics
    3.  Task Tracking
    4.  Notifications
    RSIBreak iconRest Time Icon

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  9. Cronometer - Break Reminders icon
    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...

    57 Cronometer - Break Reminders alternatives
    Cronometer - Break Reminders screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Cronometer - Break Reminders screenshot 1
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    +3
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    Cronometer - Break Reminders iconRest Time Icon

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  10. Eyeleo icon
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    Eyeleo

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    EyeLeo is a handy PC application that reminds you to take a break for your eyes.

    56 Eyeleo alternatives
    Eyeleo screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Eyeleo Features

    1.  Screen time
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    +2
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    Eyeleo iconRest Time Icon

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  11. EyeDefender icon
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    EyeDefender

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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
    Popup Menu

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Settings Dialog
    Rest Mode
    Discontinued

    The official website is no longer available. Last version, 1.09, released in 2008, can be still downloaded from Wayback Machine.

    EyeDefender iconRest Time Icon

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  12. RestStop icon
    RestStop icon

    RestStop

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    RestStop sits in your tray and gives you non-intrusive reminders to rest after you’ve worked continuously for awhile. It looks like an hourglass, and it fits right in with the other Windows tray icons.

    37 RestStop alternatives
    RestStop screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    RestStop screenshot 1
    You can customize RestStop to suit your lifestyle.
    +5
    RestStop screenshot 3

    RestStop Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Sits in the System Tray
    3.  Reduce Eyestrain
    4.  Native application
    5.  Timer
    6.  Stretches
    RestStop iconRest Time Icon

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  13. SmartBreak icon
    SmartBreak icon

    SmartBreak

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    SmartBreak is a revolutionary ergonomics program that reminds you to look away from your computer screen and enforces you to take regular breaks based on your usage.

    52 SmartBreak alternatives
    SmartBreak screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    SmartBreak Features

    1.  Stretching
    2.  Timer
    SmartBreak screenshot 1
    SmartBreak iconRest Time Icon

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    AntiRSI

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    AntiRSI is a program for Mac OS X that helps prevent RSI (repetitive strain injury) and other computer related stress. It does so by forcing you to take regular breaks, yet without getting in the way. It also detects natural breaks so it wont force too many breaks on you.

    45 AntiRSI alternatives
    AntiRSI screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac

    AntiRSI Features

    1.  Stretching
    AntiRSI iconRest Time Icon

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