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

The best free alternative to Workrave is Stretchly, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Workrave and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Workrave are Time Out, Loook, ZenBreak and RSIBreak.

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  1. Stretchly icon
     170 likes

    stretchly is cross-platform open source app that reminds you to take breaks when working with computer.

    70 Stretchly alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
     
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    Stretchly vs Workrave Comments
    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

    3 of 4 comments
    • 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
     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.

    180 Time Out alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
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    Time Out vs Workrave Comments
    davidz
    Positive
    0

    Gives the same functionality and improves in some features.

    • Time Out is Free and ProprietaryWorkrave is Free and Open Source
  3. Loook icon
     12 likes

    Dry eyes after long workdays? This cute buddy gently reminds you to blink, fix your posture, look away and drink enough water.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  4. ZenBreak icon
     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
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. RSIBreak icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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    RSIBreak vs Workrave Comments
    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.
    • RSIBreak is Free and Open SourceWorkrave is also Free and Open Source
  6. Safe Eyes Linux icon
     26 likes

    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
     
  7. BreakTimer icon
     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.

    67 BreakTimer alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
     
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    BreakTimer vs Workrave Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It's free, multi-platform and lightweight

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • BreakTimer is Free and Open SourceWorkrave is also Free and Open Source
    • BreakTimer is CustomizableWorkrave is not according to our users
  8. Micro-Break icon
     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
     
  9. Sane Break icon
     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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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  10. Iris icon
     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.

    147 Iris alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. Eyes Care icon
     3 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. 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

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    • Online
     
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