SmartBreak Alternatives

SmartBreak is described as 'Revolutionary ergonomics program that reminds you to look away from your computer screen and enforces you to take regular breaks based on your usage' and is a Prevent RSI app in the sport & health category. There are more than 50 alternatives to SmartBreak for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and Android apps. The best SmartBreak alternative is Stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SmartBreak are Workrave, Glance - Prevent Eye Strain, Micro-Break and Loook.

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    eyeBreak is a tiny app designed to sit in the Windows tray and provide a non-ignorable message reminding you to take a break from what you are working on. Encouraging you to perform eye exercises, take comfort breaks, or generally you can use the application to remind you simply...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. PetBar icon
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    Do you miss the peaceful moments when your cat or dog sleeping around while you are working?

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. Breather icon
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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!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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    Optimize your brain for learning. Microbreaks.co incorporates proven, peer-reviewed study hacks in a beautiful timer app. Our hacks increase study efficiency, focus, and will ultimately save you time! Also, we have cute cats to keep you company! 🐱

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • MicroBreaks.co is the most popular Web-based alternative to SmartBreak.

    • MicroBreaks.co is Free and ProprietarySmartBreak is Paid and Proprietary
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    Ergonomic support utility that regularly reminds you to take breaks from using your computer, similar to tools like Workrave and Safe Eyes.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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    A page that reminds you to take an eye break every 20 minutes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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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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    WristSaver is a free and open source rest reminder application for Mac OS X.

    WristSaver is written in Cocoa and takes advantage of all the advanced features of that environment on Mac OS X.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    In today’s world we sit without moving for long hours in front of the computer screen. We hurt our eyes, shoulders, backs, and wrists. A short break every once in a while can reduce repetitive-stress injuries associated with computer usage.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    This free program reminds you to take regular computer rest breaks.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. Breaker icon
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    Breaker is a handy and easy to use program that will remind you that you need to take a break. Working for a lot of hours in a row is not good, but sometimes you do that, without noticing how much you stood in front of your computer and how tired you are.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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