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Workrave vs BreakTimer: catalog facts
Workrave	BreakTimer
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.	Free Free, with source code published on GitHub.
Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux
Microbreaks, rest breaks and a daily limit in one tool Every interval and duration is configurable	Configurable break frequency and length Working hours keep reminders out of personal time
Frequent interruptions take getting used to Reminds you to rest but cannot make you actually stop	Windows installer is unsigned and triggers a warning Only break reminders, no wider activity tracking
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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