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Safe Eyes vs Time Out: catalog facts
Safe Eyes	Time Out
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.	Freemium Free to download, with paid options listed on the pricing page.
Linux	macOS
Can lock the keyboard during breaks Smart pause when the computer is idle	Separate normal and micro breaks Fully configurable break types and intervals
Linux only Forced breaks may interrupt focused work	macOS only Some options sit behind paid tiers
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	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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