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Time Out vs Safe Eyes: catalog facts
Time Out	Safe Eyes
Freemium Free to download, with paid options listed on the pricing page.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.
macOS	Linux
Separate normal and micro breaks Fully configurable break types and intervals	Can lock the keyboard during breaks Smart pause when the computer is idle
macOS only Some options sit behind paid tiers	Linux only Forced breaks may interrupt focused work
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is 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 1, 2026

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