Workrave Alternatives for Mac

Workrave is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac 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 many of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Workrave are Time Out, wnr, 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.

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stretchly
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Freemium • Open Source
Health Tool
Prevent RSI App
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49 alternatives to stretchly
stretchly is cross-platform open source app that reminds you to take breaks when working with computer.
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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. Portablestretchly can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
4. Remindersstretchly allows you to set reminders for tasks, events or actions, based on parameters of time, place or condition.
Customizable
Minimalistic
Periodic Reminders
Multiplatform
Stretches
Easy LMS intergration
Fullscreen support
stretchly vs Workrave opinions
Most users think stretchly is a great alternative to Workrave.
nicoleahmed
better interface, good ideas, easily customised
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Qb
well made, and customizable but is an Electron app, not light on resource.
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Guest
It has the killer feature of showing customizable microbreak and break messages
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denydz
Better interface, same features.
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Time Out
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Free • Proprietary
Health Tool
Prevent RSI App
Mac
143 alternatives to Time Out
Break timer with micro-breaks for Mac OS X. 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 fo.
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Time Out Features
Screen time
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Most users think Time Out is a great alternative to Workrave.
davidz
Gives the same functionality and improves in some features.
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wnr
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Free • Open Source
Time Tracking Tool
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Windows
101 alternatives to wnr
Effective time-management, better than pomodoros Work and rest, with wnr now.
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wnr Features
1. Pomodoro TimerPractice the Pomodoro Technique in wnr to stay focused and productive.
2. Dark Modewnr supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Automatic time tracking
Timer
Loops
BreakTimer
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Free • Open Source
Health Tool
Prevent RSI App
Mac
Windows
Linux
49 alternatives to BreakTimer
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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Linux
120 alternatives to Iris
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
Pomy
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Free • Proprietary
Prevent RSI App
Mac
Windows
12 alternatives to Pomy
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.

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SmartBreak
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Paid • Proprietary
Health Tool
Prevent RSI App
Mac
Windows
43 alternatives to SmartBreak
SmartBreak is a revolutionary ergonomics program that reminds you to look away from your computer screen and enforces you to take regular breaks based on your usage.
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SmartBreak Features
Stretching
Timer
Rest
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Paid • Proprietary
Health Tool
Prevent RSI App
Mac
Windows
43 alternatives to Rest
Rest is an app for your computer that keeps you productive and healthy throughout the day.

It does so by reminding you to take a break every now and then, optionally suggesting great mini exercises that you can do right there in your office chair.
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Rest Features
1. Pomodoro TimerPractice the Pomodoro Technique in Rest to stay focused and productive.
Recess
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Free • Proprietary
Health Tool
Prevent RSI App
Mac
43 alternatives to Recess
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.
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Recess Features
Stretching
Timer
AntiRSI
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Paid • Proprietary
Prevent RSI App
Health Tool
Mac
38 alternatives to AntiRSI
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.
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AntiRSI Features
Stretching