Rest Time Alternatives

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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Rest Time alternatives are mainly Health Tools but may also be Prevent RSI Apps or Pomodoro Timers.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Rest Time.
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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 Jan 16, 2025
  1. Big Stretch Reminder icon
     3 likes

    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!

    55 Big Stretch Reminder alternatives
    Big Stretch Reminder screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Pomodoro Timer
    4.  Timer
    5.  Timer for tasks
    Big Stretch Reminder iconRest Time Icon

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  2. Emanen Motomu icon
     3 likes

    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 for endless hours, gripping a mouse or typing...

    45 Emanen Motomu alternatives
    Emanen Motomu screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Emanen Motomu Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Timer
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 3.2, released in May 2015, can be still downloaded from Codeplex.

    Emanen Motomu iconRest Time Icon

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  3. Angelic Retreat icon
     2 likes

    Angelic Retreat is a simple program which periodically blocks your computer to force you rest. If you have used similar ones before, you know about their cruel nature. Angelic Retreat is an attempt to create a humane software of such kind where the most significant aspects could...

    51 Angelic Retreat alternatives
    Angelic Retreat screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Angelic Retreat iconRest Time Icon

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  4. Rest icon
     6 likes

    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.

    52 Rest alternatives
    Rest screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Rest Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    Rest iconRest Time Icon

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  5. Wellnomics WorkPace icon
     3 likes

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

    53 Wellnomics WorkPace alternatives
    Timer

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Wellnomics WorkPace iconRest Time Icon

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  6. Recess icon
     1 like

    We know that it is not good for our health when spending hour after hour in front of the screen. It might effect our bodies negatively, e.g., stiff, throbbing, ... Recess is necessary. We need to take a short break, e.g.

    52 Recess alternatives
    Recess screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Recess Features

    1.  Stretching
    2.  Timer
    Recess iconRest Time Icon

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  7. Eyes Care icon
     1 like

    Eyes Care is a desktop application built with Flutter, designed to help users maintain healthy eyes by following the 20-20-20 rule. The app reminds users to take regular breaks and rest their eyes to reduce eye strain and prevent digital eye fatigue.

    55 Eyes Care alternatives
    Break 20 sec light mode

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Reminders
    Eyes Care iconRest Time Icon

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  8. Blink Eye icon
     1 like

    An Open Source minimalist eye care reminder & Break Timer app for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    44 Blink Eye alternatives
    Blink Eye App User Interface

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Calendar View
    2. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    3.  Recurring Tasks
    4.  Pomodoro Timer
    5.  Subtasks
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Goal Tracking
    8.  Reminders
    9.  Calendar Integration
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Goal Setting
    12.  Ad-free
    Blink Eye iconRest Time Icon

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  9. Look Away icon
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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...

    52 Look Away alternatives
    Look Away screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Look Away iconRest Time Icon

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  10. Twenttty icon
     Like this app

    Give your eyes a break.

    52 Twenttty alternatives
    Twenttty screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Twenttty Features

    1.  Reduce Eyestrain
    Twenttty iconRest Time Icon

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  11. Pandan icon
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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.

    53 Pandan alternatives
    Pandan screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Pandan iconRest Time Icon

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  12. PetBar icon
     Like this app

    Do you miss the peaceful moments when your cat or dog sleeping around while you are working?

    47 PetBar alternatives
    PetBar screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    PetBar Features

    1.  Sits in the MenuBar
    2.  Pets
    3.  Stay Focused
    PetBar iconRest Time Icon

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