Time Out AlternativesTop Prevent RSI Apps like Time Out

Time Out is described as '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' and is a Prevent RSI app in the sport & health category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Time Out for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web-based, Linux and iPhone apps. The best Time Out alternative is Super Productivity, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Time Out are Stretchly, Workrave, Toggl Track and Pomodorolm.

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  1. Free, open-source software offering task management and time tracking across Linux, MacOS, and Windows with Jira, GitHub, and GitLab integration, plus a pomodoro timer for breaks and focus. Designed with privacy in mind, it requires no user data collection or registration.

    356 Super Productivity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • AppImage
     
  2. Stretchly icon
     171 likes

    Open source, cross-platform app for scheduling microbreaks and longer breaks while working at the computer, offering user-friendly interval and duration customization, strict mode, color schemes, sound alerts, pause, skip, restart options, and system tray access.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
     
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    Stretchly vs Time Out Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    Design similar, near similar functionalities, with a plus portability to Windows OS

    cloud171
    Positive
    1

    It obeys Do not Disturb settings on macOS, while Time Out cannot.

    alexcres
    Positive
    0

    It's free. Does what it does.

    • Stretchly is Freemium and Open SourceTime Out is Free and Proprietary
    • Stretchly is a Prevent RSI Time Out is a Health Tool
    • Stretchly is Customizable, Minimalistic and LightweightTime Out is not according to our users
  3. Workrave icon
     205 likes

    Open-source tool to prevent RSIs by promoting customizable micro-breaks, providing exercise reminders, tracking computer use, and supporting typing improvement across Windows and Linux, with community-driven development for user health and workspace ergonomics.

    81 Workrave alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
     
  4. Toggl Track icon
     195 likes

    Toggl Track is a time-tracking software that works across various environments and devices, providing detailed data on profitability and productivity. It features one-click and background tracking, and can be integrated into your workflow.

    408 Toggl Track alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  5. Pomodorolm icon
     20 likes

    Pomodorolm is a simple, good-looking and configurable pomodoro tracker with tray icon. You can change its look and feel by using themes and you if none suits you, you can create your own theme. All sessions durations are configurable and you can choose to play sounds too...

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Snapcraft
     
  6. Minimalist, data-oriented pomodoro timer for Android based on Material 3 Expressive

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  7. Loook icon
     14 likes

    Offers customizable, gentle reminders to blink, improve posture, stay hydrated, and take short breaks. Includes theme options, screen dimming, and meeting pause features to help maintain eye and postural health during long periods of work or study at screens.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Cattr icon
     27 likes

    Cattr is a free open-source self-hosted time tracker with desktop clients for windows, mac, linux. The key features are built-in screenshot capture, activity detection.

    291 Cattr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. Pomatez icon
     12 likes

    Pomatez is a multi-platform desktop application designed for individuals who utilize the Pomodoro technique. The application offers a range of features that can be customized according to user preference, including the ability to modify the default Pomodoro configuration.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. ZenBreak icon
     11 likes

    Menu bar application for Windows, macOS, and Linux designed to gently remind users to take breaks from their screen with customizable timing and appearance. Built natively for each OS, lightweight, open-source, and privacy-friendly with minimal impact on resources.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. BreakTimer icon
     13 likes

    Desktop application for managing periodic breaks, offering customizable schedules, notifications, working hours, idle detection, and configurable colours. Free, open-source, and available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Designed to reduce RSI and eye strain effectively.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
     
  12. FocusTide icon
     10 likes

    Modern and fully customizable Pomodoro timer that focuses on boosting productivity with a clean and distraction-free design.

    94 FocusTide alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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