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 Feb 17, 2025
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  1. Rest Time icon

    Rest Time

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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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    Rest Time VS Workrave

     
  2. Fadetop icon

    Fadetop

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    FadeTop is a visual break reminder for Windows. At regular intervals, it fades your desktop into a bluish color, and displays current time.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Fadetop Features

    1.  Portable

    Fadetop VS Workrave

     
  4. Big Stretch Reminder icon

    Big Stretch Reminder

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    Big Stretch is a free simple reminder tool that prompts a user to take regular breaks and helps prevent the symptoms of RSI. Alternatively it can be a simple reminder program to tell you when it’s your coffee break!

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Pomodoro Timer
    4.  Timer
    5.  Timer for tasks

    Big Stretch Reminder VS Workrave

     
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    20 20 20: Eye Break Reminder

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    20 20 20: Eye Break Reminder is an app to remind your eyes to take a break every 20 minutes to prevent digital eye strain.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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    20 20 20: Eye Break Reminder Features

    1.  Reduce Eyestrain

    20 20 20: Eye Break Reminder VS Workrave

     
  7. Twenttty icon

    Twenttty

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    Give your eyes a break.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Twenttty screenshot 1

    Twenttty Features

    1.  Reduce Eyestrain

    Twenttty VS Workrave

     
  8. Emanen Motomu icon

    Emanen Motomu

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    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 for endless hours, gripping a mouse or typing...

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 3.2, released in May 2015, can be still downloaded from Codeplex.

    Emanen Motomu Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Timer

    Emanen Motomu VS Workrave

     
  10. Angelic Retreat icon

    Angelic Retreat

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    Angelic Retreat is a simple program which periodically blocks your computer to force you rest. If you have used similar ones before, you know about their cruel nature. Angelic Retreat is an attempt to create a humane software of such kind where the most significant aspects could...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Angelic Retreat screenshot 1

    Angelic Retreat VS Workrave

     

  11. 20-20-20 Eyebreak

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    A page that reminds you to take an eye break every 20 minutes.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online

    20-20-20 Eyebreak Features

    1.  Timer

    20-20-20 Eyebreak VS Workrave

     
  12. Xwrits icon

    Xwrits

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    Xwrits reminds you to take wrist breaks, which will hopefully help you prevent repetitive stress injury. It pops up an X window when you should rest; you click on that window, then take a break.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    Break Time Alert
    Start Your Break

    Xwrits VS Workrave

     
  13. PetBar icon

    PetBar

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    Do you miss the peaceful moments when your cat or dog sleeping around while you are working?

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Discontinued

    The app has been removed from the appstore

    PetBar Features

    1.  Sits in the MenuBar
    2.  Pets
    3.  Stay Focused

    PetBar VS Workrave

     
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