Rest Alternatives

Rest is described as 'App for your computer that keeps you productive and healthy throughout the day' and is a Prevent RSI app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Rest for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and BSD apps. The best Rest alternative is Stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Rest are Workrave, ZenBreak, Glance - Prevent Eye Strain and Micro-Break.

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  1. Emanen Motomu icon
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    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. Xwrits icon
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    Xwrits reminds you to take wrist breaks, which will hopefully help you prevent repetitive stress injury. It pops up an X window when you should rest; you click on that window, then take a break.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Recess icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. Take a Five icon
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    Take a quick break from work while staying focused with the Take a Five Chrome extension.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
     
  6. Breaktime icon
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    BreakTime is a simple utility that's designed to help you remember to take breaks away from your computer. It never forgets a break, running in your dock and / or menu bar (or even in the background). Let BreakTime do the hard work so you never miss a break.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  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
     
    • Hability is the most popular Android, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Rest.

    • Hability is Paid and ProprietaryRest is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Hability is CustomizableRest is not according to our users
  8. Mibreaker icon
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    Break reminder software that reminds you to take breaks at a desired interval. Every reminder includes an illustration of a stretch exercise for inspiration.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  9. Blink Eye icon
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    An Open Source minimalist eye care reminder & Break Timer app for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. EyeLoveU icon
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    EyeLoveU is a free software which can help you care for the eyes. It will remind you when it's time to have a break while using the computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    StretchMinder is an app designed for people who spend long hours chained behind their desks and want to make a positive change in their lifestyle to improve their overall health, productivity, and wellbeing.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
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