Xwrits AlternativesPrevent RSI Apps like Xwrits

Xwrits is described as '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' and is a Prevent RSI app in the sport & health category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Xwrits for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and Web-based apps. The best Xwrits alternative is Stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Xwrits are Workrave, Loook, Glance - Prevent Eye Strain and Micro-Break.

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  1. Workrave icon
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    Workrave is a free application designed to prevent and recover from Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) by encouraging regular breaks and micro-pauses during computer use.

    66 Workrave alternatives

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    • Windows
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    • PortableApps.com
     
  2. Loook icon
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    Dry eyes after long workdays? This cute buddy gently reminds you to blink, fix your posture, look away and drink enough water.

    40 Loook alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  3. Micro-Break icon
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    Micro-Break is a menu bar app made in order to help keep track of time and remind yourself to take micro-breaks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  4. ZenBreak icon
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    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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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. BreakTimer icon
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    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.

    65 BreakTimer alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Snapcraft
     
  6. Time Out icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  7. LookAway icon
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    LookAway puts your Mac in rest mode at regular intervals to help you rest your eyes. It's gentle, smart, and fully customizable.

    64 LookAway alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
     
  8. Xero icon
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    Cloud accounting platform for business providing invoicing, quote management, cash flow tracking, bill payments, expense claims, payroll automation, project tracking, contract management, advanced analytics, and integration with payment gateways like Stripe and GoCardless.

    211 Xero alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about Xero as an Alternative to Xwrits
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    It's accounting software, not wrist break software

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Xero is accounting software, Xwrits is ergonomics.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Xero is Paid and ProprietaryXwrits is Free and Open Source
  9. Eyes Care icon
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    Eyes Care is a desktop application built with Flutter, designed to help users maintain healthy eyes by following the 20-20-20 rule. The app reminds users to take regular breaks and rest their eyes to reduce eye strain and prevent digital eye fatigue.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. RSIBreak icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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