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

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Workrave is a free application designed to prevent and recover from Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) by encouraging...

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Workrave alternatives page was last updated Jan 24, 2025
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  1. Hability icon
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    Hability is a wellness app for desk workers that helps combat the effects of sedentary behavior. Through regular reminders, it prompts users to do quick, effective exercises throughout the day, to increase activity levels and reduce neck and back pain.

    License model

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Interactive exercices
    2.  Periodic Reminders

    Hability VS Workrave

     
    • Hability is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Workrave.

    • Hability is Paid and ProprietaryWorkrave is Free and Open Source
  2. 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.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Eyes Relax Features

    1.  Relaxation

    Eyes Relax VS Workrave

     
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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...

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Cronometer - Break Reminders VS Workrave

     
  4. 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.

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Mibreaker Features

    1.  Stretches
    2.  Timer
    3.  Stretching

    Mibreaker VS Workrave

     
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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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    WristSaver VS Workrave

     
  6. 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!

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Breather Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free

    Breather VS Workrave

     
  7. 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.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Breaker VS Workrave

     
  8. Sane Break icon
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    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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic
    3.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Portable
    4.  Reminders
    5.  QT Based
    6.  Cross-Platform
    7.  Periodic Reminders

    Sane Break VS Workrave

     
  9. 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.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    AntiRSI Features

    1.  Stretching

    AntiRSI VS Workrave

     
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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...

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    eyeBreak VS Workrave

     
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