The Best Workrave AlternativesTop Prevent RSI Apps & Health Tools like Workrave

Workrave is described as 'Free application designed to prevent and recover from Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) by encouraging regular breaks and micro-pauses during computer use' and is a very popular Prevent RSI app in the sport & health category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Workrave for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and Flathub apps. The best Workrave alternative is Stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Workrave are Time Out, Loook, ZenBreak and Safe Eyes Linux.

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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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    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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    Comments about Stretchly as an Alternative to Workrave
    Ivan Danut
    Positive
    3

    Better interface, same features.

    Qb
    Positive
    1

    well made, and customizable but is an Electron app, not light on resource.

    nicoleahmed
    Positive
    3

    better interface, good ideas, easily customised

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    • Almost everyone thinks Stretchly is a great Workrave alternative.

    • Stretchly is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Workrave.

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

    • Stretchly is Freemium and Open SourceWorkrave is Free and Open Source
    • Stretchly is Customizable and MinimalisticWorkrave is not according to our users
  2. 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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    Comments about Time Out as an Alternative to Workrave
    davidz
    Positive
    0

    Gives the same functionality and improves in some features.

    Workrave Icon
    Time Out icon

    • Most users think Time Out is a great Workrave alternative.

    • Time Out is Free and ProprietaryWorkrave is Free and Open Source
  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.

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    • 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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    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
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    Safe Eyes Linux

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    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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    RSIBreak

     21 likes

    RSIBreak is a small utility to remind you to take regular short breaks. Repetitive Strain Injury is an illness which can occur as a result of continuous work with a mouse and keyboard. The risk of suffering injury increases the longer users work without breaks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    Comments about RSIBreak as an Alternative to Workrave
    Guest
    Positive
    3
    • still updated
    • part of KDE - trustworthy developers
    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Workrave does not work on Ubuntu 16.04

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks RSIBreak is a great Workrave alternative.

    • RSIBreak is Free and Open SourceWorkrave is also Free and Open Source
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    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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    Comments about BreakTimer as an Alternative to Workrave
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It's free, multi-platform and lightweight

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • BreakTimer is Free and Open SourceWorkrave is also Free and Open Source
    • BreakTimer is CustomizableWorkrave is not according to our users
  11. 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

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

    • Glance - Prevent Eye Strain is Paid and ProprietaryWorkrave is Free and Open Source
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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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    • Mac
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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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    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Flashing window and the preference page in dark theme
     
  15. Iris icon

    Iris

     32 likes

    Reduces blue light and flicker for eye comfort, supports auto color temperature adjustment based on time, customizable modes, overlays, color and font options, docking station support, and accessible part-screen filtering for diverse needs.

    145 Iris alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
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