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 16, 2025
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  1. Pomy icon
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    Pomy is a desktop widget-style app designed to prevent eye strain by reminding you how long to focus on-screen and when to take a break. Inspired by the 20-20-20 rule by optometrists.

    23 Pomy alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows

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    Display a full-screen image on your desktop at regular intervals, reminding you to take a break, with this portable app that offers support for multi-monitor setups.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Eyes’ Thanks Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Reduce Eyestrain

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  3. Look Away icon
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    This is a minimalistic Mac app which reminds you to take a 20 second break to look at something 20 feet away every 20 minutes, i.e. enforce the 20-20-20 rule. These breaks help preserve the eyes from strain, dryness, fatigue and other ill effects of the Computer Vision Syndrome...

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Look Away VS Workrave

     
  4. Move! icon
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    Move! for Mac helps you get healthy at your desk. Only standing up from your desk regularly will make you feel good after intense work. Move! will make you do that.

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    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Move! Features

    1.  Workout Schedule

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  5. Resto icon
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    „Resto” is a simple application to count the remaining time of your work and to take care of your regular rests.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Resto VS Workrave

     
    Comments about Resto as an Alternative to Workrave
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    Positive Jan 12, 2017
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    Nice looking and have all desired functionalities.

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    • Resto is Free and Open SourceWorkrave is also Free and Open Source
  6. MoovBuddy icon
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    MoovBuddy is a whole new exercise app. All of the exercise programs are prepared by doctors and physios according to medical literature. Exercises are classified by body parts (like back, neck, knee, etc.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • TR flagTürkiye

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    MoovBuddy Features

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  7. Pause icon
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    Pause periodically reminds you to take a break, and step away from the computer.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Pause Features

    1.  Periodic Reminders

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  8. Recess icon
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    We know that it is not good for our health when spending hour after hour in front of the screen. It might effect our bodies negatively, e.g., stiff, throbbing, ... Recess is necessary. We need to take a short break, e.g.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Recess Features

    1.  Stretching
    2.  Timer

    Recess VS Workrave

     
  9. Eyefoo icon
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    Does too much time using computer gives you dry eyes and fatigue discomfort? Eyefoo is a timer to remind you to rest, keep you from repetitive strain injury and help stay healthy.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Eyefoo Features

    1.  Timer

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  10. Rest Time icon
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    Taking regular rest breaks away from your computer is essential to stay focused and productive throughout the day. Short breaks also boost concentration and prevent discomfort and Repetitive Strain Injuries.

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    • Mac

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