Workrave Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Workrave for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Workrave and nine of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Workrave are Safe Eyes Linux, RSIBreak, BreakTimer and Iris.

Workrave alternatives are mainly Health Tools but may also be Prevent RSI Apps or Color Temperature Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Workrave.

Workrave

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Free • Open Source
Health Tool

Workrave is a program that assists in the recovery and prevention of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). The program frequently...

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stretchly
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Freemium • Open Source
Health Tool
Prevent RSI App
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53 stretchly alternatives
stretchly is cross-platform open source app that reminds you to take breaks when working with computer.
- - stretchly is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Workrave.
- - stretchly is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Workrave.
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stretchly Features
1. Ad-freestretchly doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Lightweightstretchly consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Remindersstretchly allows you to set reminders for tasks, events or actions, based on parameters of time, place or condition.
4. Dark Modestretchly supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. Portablestretchly can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Customizable
Minimalistic
Multiplatform
Periodic Reminders
Stretches
Electron based
Easy LMS intergration
Fullscreen support
Comments about stretchly as a Alternative to Workrave
Almost everyone thinks stretchly is a great Workrave alternative.
Ivan Danut
Better interface, same features.
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Guest
It has the killer feature of showing customizable microbreak and break messages
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Qb
well made, and customizable but is an Electron app, not light on resource.
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nicoleahmed
better interface, good ideas, easily customised
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Safe Eyes Linux
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Free • Open Source
Health Tool
Prevent RSI App
Linux
22 Safe Eyes Linux alternatives
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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Safe Eyes Linux Features
1. Ad-freeSafe Eyes Linux doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Support for Multiple MonitorsSafe Eyes Linux supports the use of multiple displays.
3. LightweightSafe Eyes Linux consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. Dark ModeSafe Eyes Linux supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Customizable
Optional strict break
Do not disturb mode
Multiple languages
Timer
RSIBreak
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Free • Open Source
Health Tool
Prevent RSI App
Linux
37 RSIBreak alternatives
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.
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RSIBreak Features
1. RemindersRSIBreak allows you to set reminders for tasks, events or actions, based on parameters of time, place or condition.
2. LightweightRSIBreak consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Real-time Statistics
Task Tracking
Notifications
Comments about RSIBreak as a Alternative to Workrave
Almost everyone thinks RSIBreak is a great Workrave alternative.
Guest
still updated

part of KDE - trustworthy developers
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Guest
Workrave does not work on Ubuntu 16.04
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BreakTimer
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Free • Open Source
Health Tool
Prevent RSI App
Mac
Windows
Linux
53 BreakTimer alternatives
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.
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BreakTimer Features
Break timers
Customizable
Eye Protection Mode
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Guest
It's free, multi-platform and lightweight
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Iris
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Freemium • Proprietary
Color Temperature Tool
Screen Dimmer
Health Tool
Mac
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125 Iris alternatives
Iris is software which makes monitors healthy for the eyes. With iris you can reduce the blue light emitted from your screen for better sleep, reduce the brightness of your screen without PWM and avoid eye pain.
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Iris Features
1. Support for Multiple MonitorsIris supports the use of multiple displays.
2. Ad-freeIris doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Dark ModeIris supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Automatic brightness dimming
Reduce Eyestrain
Blue light filter
Built-in timer
ZenBreak
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Free • Open Source
Mac
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52 ZenBreak alternatives
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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ZenBreak Features
Reduce Eyestrain
rsiguard
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Paid • Proprietary
Prevent RSI App
Mac
Windows
Linux
20 rsiguard alternatives
Remedy Interactive's RSIGuard is an award-winning desktop ergonomic software solution that reduces repetitive strain injuries. Around the globe, health and safety managers, ergonomists, health practitioners, and individual computer users rely on RSIGuard's comprehensive...
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Xwrits
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Free • Open Source
Prevent RSI App
Linux
BSD
34 Xwrits alternatives
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.
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Resto
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Free • Open Source
Windows
Linux
5 Resto alternatives
„Resto” is a simple application to count the remaining time of your work and to take care of your regular rests.
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Comments about Resto as a Alternative to Workrave
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Guest
Nice looking and have all desired functionalities.
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