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, Android and iPhone apps. The best Workrave alternative is stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Workrave are ZenBreak, Time Out, RSIBreak and LookAway.

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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.

    62 stretchly alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Microbreak

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Minimalistic
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Multiplatform
    2.  Periodic Reminders
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Stretches
    5.  Reminders
    6.  Electron based
    7.  Portable
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Fullscreen support
    10.  Easy LMS intergration

    stretchly VS Workrave

     
    Comments about stretchly as an Alternative to Workrave
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    Ivan Danut
    Positive Jul 19, 2019
    3

    Better interface, same features.

    Qb
    Positive Jul 28, 2020
    1

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

    nicoleahmed
    Positive Apr 24, 2018
    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, Minimalistic and LightweightWorkrave is not according to our users
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    ZenBreak

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    ZenBreak screenshot 1

    ZenBreak Features

    1.  Reduce Eyestrain

    ZenBreak VS Workrave

     
  4. Time Out icon

    Time Out

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    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.

    159 Time Out alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Time Out screenshot 1

    Time Out Features

    1.  Screen time

    Time Out VS Workrave

     
    Comments about Time Out as an Alternative to Workrave
    davidz
    Positive Nov 5, 2015
    0

    Gives the same functionality and improves in some features.

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

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

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    RSIBreak screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Real-time Statistics
    3.  Task Tracking
    4.  Notifications

    RSIBreak VS Workrave

     
    Comments about RSIBreak as an Alternative to Workrave
    Guest
    Positive Nov 8, 2018
    3
    • still updated
    • part of KDE - trustworthy developers
    Guest
    Positive May 21, 2018
    0

    Workrave does not work on Ubuntu 16.04

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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
    • RSIBreak is LightweightWorkrave is not according to our users
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    LookAway

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

    59 LookAway alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    LookAway screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Clean design

    Features

    1.  Reduce Eyestrain
    2.  Native application
    3.  Periodic Reminders
    4.  Wellness

    LookAway VS Workrave

     

    • LookAway is the most popular commercial alternative to Workrave.

    • LookAway is Paid and ProprietaryWorkrave is Free and Open Source
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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Safe Eyes Linux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Optional strict break
    4.  Do not disturb mode
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Reminders
    7.  Multiple languages
    8.  Timer

    Safe Eyes Linux VS Workrave

     
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    wnr

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    wnr screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Timer
    5.  Loops
    6.  Automatic time tracking

    wnr VS Workrave

     
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    Micro-Break

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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Micro-Break screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Sits in the MenuBar
    6.  Reduce Eyestrain

    Micro-Break VS Workrave

     
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    BreakTimer

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    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.

    62 BreakTimer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    BreakTimer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Eye Protection Mode
    3.  Break timers

    BreakTimer VS Workrave

     
    Comments about BreakTimer as an Alternative to Workrave
    Guest
    Positive Jul 7, 2020
    0

    It's free, multi-platform and lightweight

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    • BreakTimer is Free and Open SourceWorkrave is also Free and Open Source
    • BreakTimer is LightweightWorkrave is not according to our users
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    Wellnomics WorkPace

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    WorkPace is one of the most sophisticated computer ergonomics packages available. WorkPace monitors your mouse and keyboard

    56 Wellnomics WorkPace alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Timer

    Wellnomics WorkPace VS Workrave

     
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