Workrave Alternatives

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, ZenBreak, Safe Eyes Linux and RSIBreak.

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  1. Eyes Relax icon
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    It’s an utility that helps avoiding eyes-related problems when working at a computer for several hours. Concentrating your eyesight on a computer screen can cause an eye strain. You can prevent this by taking regular breaks during the work and look at distant objects.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. Mibreaker icon
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    Break reminder software that reminds you to take breaks at a desired interval. Every reminder includes an illustration of a stretch exercise for inspiration.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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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
     
  4. 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
     
  5. 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
     
  6. AntiRSI icon
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    AntiRSI is a program for Mac OS X that helps prevent RSI (repetitive strain injury) and other computer related stress. It does so by forcing you to take regular breaks, yet without getting in the way. It also detects natural breaks so it wont force too many breaks on you.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Cronometer is a macOS Menu Bar application designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance with seamless break reminders, time tracking, and habit monitoring. Prioritize your well-being while staying productive with powerful features aimed at reducing strain and...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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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
     
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    Physical therapy: breathwork, stretching, and eye exercises at the workplace.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Sitting for hours in front of a computer screen has its consequences. Headaches, eye pain, burnout, and what doctors call Computer Vision Syndrome.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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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
     
  12. Blink Eye icon
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    An Open Source minimalist eye care reminder & Break Timer app for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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