Restier Alternatives

Restier is described as 'Helps you maintain healthy habits while working. Get timely reminders to rest your eyes, correct your posture, and take meaningful breaks. Key features include customizable work sessions and breaks with the Pomodoro technique, gentle posture reminders, multi-monitor' and is an app. There are more than 50 alternatives to Restier for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Restier alternative is Stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Restier are Workrave, Loook, Glance - Prevent Eye Strain and Micro-Break.

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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.

    67 Stretchly alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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    • Stretchly is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Restier.

    • Stretchly is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Restier.

    • Stretchly is Freemium and Open SourceRestier is Paid and Proprietary
    • Stretchly is Customizable, Minimalistic and LightweightRestier is not according to our users
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    Workrave

     203 likes

    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.

    66 Workrave alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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  4. Loook icon

    Loook

     9 likes

    Dry eyes after long workdays? This cute buddy gently reminds you to blink, fix your posture, look away and drink enough water.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    DeskRest

    Customizable macOS wellness assistant with break reminders, posture alerts, stretch prompts, eye strain reduction, and on-screen progress tracking to support ergonomic habits, mental focus, and overall comfort for professionals, ...

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  6. Glance - Prevent Eye Strain icon

    Glance - Prevent Eye Strain

     4 likes

    Half the world’s population will have myopia by 2050. Digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome, affects over 50% of people.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
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    • Glance - Prevent Eye Strain is the most popular commercial alternative to Restier.

    • Glance - Prevent Eye Strain is Paid and ProprietaryRestier is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Micro-Break

     3 likes

    Micro-Break is a menu bar app made in order to help keep track of time and remind yourself to take micro-breaks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  8. ZenBreak icon

    ZenBreak

     10 likes

    ZenBreak gently reminds you to take meaningful breaks from your devices. Customize your breaks and embrace a healthier relationship with technology.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. BreakTimer icon

    BreakTimer

     12 likes

    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.

    65 BreakTimer alternatives

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    • Snapcraft
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  11. Safe Eyes Linux icon

    Safe Eyes Linux

     26 likes

    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.

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    Sane Break

     6 likes

    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.

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    • Mac
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    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  13. Time Out icon

    Time Out

     37 likes

    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.

    175 Time Out alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  14. LookAway icon

    LookAway

     5 likes

    LookAway puts your Mac in rest mode at regular intervals to help you rest your eyes. It's gentle, smart, and fully customizable.

    64 LookAway alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
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    • LookAway is the most popular iPhone alternative to Restier.

    • LookAway is Paid and ProprietaryRestier is also Paid and Proprietary
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    wnr

     11 likes

    Effective time-management, better than pomodoros Work and rest, with wnr now.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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