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Safe Eyes vs LookAway: catalog facts
Safe Eyes	LookAway
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.	Paid Commercial app; see the pricing page for current plans.
Linux	macOS
Can lock the keyboard during breaks Smart pause when the computer is idle	Break, blink and posture reminders in one app Adapts reminder timing to your activity
Linux only Forced breaks may interrupt focused work	Mac only on the desktop, macOS 13 or later Not free
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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