LookAway alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave LookAway: mac only for now; Windows is only announced, and paid, while Stretchly, BreakTimer and Time Out's core are free. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces LookAway, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Time Out currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best LookAway alternative for most people
Time OutLong-running Mac break app whose core features are free, with deep rules, themes and scripting.
Best LookAway alternative for a free option
StretchlyFree open-source break reminder that also runs on Windows and Linux.
Best LookAway alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Time OutLong-running Mac break app whose core features are free, with deep rules, themes and scripting.
Best LookAway alternative for open source
StretchlyFree open-source break reminder that also runs on Windows and Linux.
Best LookAway alternative for Mac
Time OutLong-running Mac break app whose core features are free, with deep rules, themes and scripting.
Best LookAway alternative for Windows
StretchlyFree open-source break reminder that also runs on Windows and Linux.
Best LookAway alternative for Linux
StretchlyFree open-source break reminder that also runs on Windows and Linux.
LookAway alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to LookAway?
Time Out ranks first right now. Long-running Mac break app whose core features are free, with deep rules, themes and scripting.
Is there a free alternative to LookAway?
Yes. Time Out (free plan + paid) and Stretchly (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to LookAway?
Yes: Stretchly.
Which LookAway alternatives work on Linux?
Stretchly runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from LookAway?
The complaints we hear most: mac only for now; Windows is only announced; paid, while Stretchly, BreakTimer and Time Out's core are free; standard licences include just one year of updates.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces LookAway, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.