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Safe Eyes vs Workrave: catalog facts
Safe Eyes	Workrave
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Linux	Windows
Can lock the keyboard during breaks Smart pause when the computer is idle	Microbreaks, rest breaks and a daily limit in one tool Every interval and duration is configurable
Linux only Forced breaks may interrupt focused work	Frequent interruptions take getting used to Reminds you to rest but cannot make you actually stop
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: GPL-3.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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