Safe Eyes Linux Alternatives

Safe Eyes Linux is described as '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' and is a Prevent RSI app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Safe Eyes Linux for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Flathub and Snapcraft apps. The best Safe Eyes Linux alternative is Stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Safe Eyes Linux are Workrave, ZenBreak, Micro-Break and Glance - Prevent Eye Strain.

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SafeEyes is an application that tries to protect your eyes from eye strain (asthenopia) by reminding you to take breaks...

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Safe Eyes Linux alternatives page was last updated Jun 10, 2025
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  1. Look Away icon

    Look Away

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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...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  2. SBR - Simple Break Reminder icon

    SBR - Simple Break Reminder

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    Sitting at a computer for long periods of time brings with it significant health risks. Back and neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, eye strain, dry eye syndrome, shoulder and elbow pain, and more. In order to eliminate or at least significantly reduce these problems, it is...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    SBR - Main screen

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Reminders
    4.  Dark Mode

    SBR - Simple Break Reminder VS Safe Eyes Linux

     
  4. Eyes Relax icon

    Eyes Relax

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    It’s an utility that helps avoiding eyes-related problems when working at a computer for several hours. Concentrating your eyesight on a computer screen can cause an eye strain. You can prevent this by taking regular breaks during the work and look at distant objects.

    50 Eyes Relax alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Interface

    Eyes Relax Features

    1.  Relaxation

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    Iris

    Iris is software which makes monitors healthy for the eyes. With iris you can reduce the blue light emitted from your screen for better sleep, reduce the brightness of your screen and avoid eye pain.

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    Eyes Care

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Eyes Care screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Reminders

    Eyes Care VS Safe Eyes Linux

     
  7. EyeDefender icon

    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...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Popup Menu
    Discontinued

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

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    Eyes’ Thanks

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    Display a full-screen image on your desktop at regular intervals, reminding you to take a break, with this portable app that offers support for multi-monitor setups.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    generated on-the-fly

    Eyes’ Thanks Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Reduce Eyestrain

    Eyes’ Thanks VS Safe Eyes Linux

     
  10. Big Stretch Reminder icon

    Big Stretch Reminder

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    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!

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Big Stretch Reminder screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Pomodoro Timer
    4.  Timer
    5.  Timer for tasks

    Big Stretch Reminder VS Safe Eyes Linux

     
  11. Blink Eye icon

    Blink Eye

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

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Blink Eye App User Interface

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Privacy focused

    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 VS Safe Eyes Linux

     
  12. Breather icon

    Breather

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    An app that nudges you to breathe, stretch, step away, or simply rest your eyes. So, take a breather because less is more!

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Breather Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free

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    EyeCare4US

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    EyeCare4US is a free program for Windows, aimed at protecting eyes from computers, it shows us a window to remind us to take a break after a period of staying working in a computer. When it’s time to rest your eyes away from the computer monitor, the program will play a rain...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    EyeCare4US screenshot 1

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  14. Microbreak Boss icon

    Microbreak Boss

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    Microbreak Boss is the coolest break timer ever! It promotes a productive and healthy lifestyle and lets you fully customize every option.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Microbreak Boss screenshot 1

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  15. 20 20 20: Eye Break Reminder icon

    20 20 20: Eye Break Reminder

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    20 20 20: Eye Break Reminder is an app to remind your eyes to take a break every 20 minutes to prevent digital eye strain.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    20 20 20: Eye Break Reminder screenshot 1
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    20 20 20: Eye Break Reminder Features

    1.  Reduce Eyestrain

    20 20 20: Eye Break Reminder VS Safe Eyes Linux

     

    • 20 20 20: Eye Break Reminder is the most popular Android alternative to Safe Eyes Linux.

    • 20 20 20: Eye Break Reminder is Freemium and ProprietarySafe Eyes Linux is Free and Open Source
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