Free Stretchly Alternative
The Best Free Stretchly Alternative — With Productivity & Privacy Tools
OneBuddy does everything Stretchly does — health reminders for water, standing, and eye breaks — plus adds a Pomodoro timer, ad blocker, clipboard manager, screen recorder, and 10+ more tools. All free.
What is Stretchly?
Stretchly is an open-source break reminder app that helps users take regular breaks during work. It provides micro-breaks and long breaks with customizable intervals and activities.
Why Users Switch from Stretchly to OneBuddy
Water, stand-up, and 20-20-20 eye break reminders built in
Pomodoro timer with screen dim for structured focus sessions
No separate desktop app needed — runs inside your browser
Ad blocker and tracker blocker reduce distractions while you work
Clipboard history stores your last 100 copies with instant search
Screen recording and full-page screenshots with no limits
Privacy Blur hides sensitive content during screen sharing
One extension replaces Stretchly plus five other tools
Feature-by-Feature: OneBuddy vs Stretchly
| Feature | OneBuddy | Stretchly |
|---|---|---|
| Stand-Up Reminders | ||
| Eye Break Reminders (20-20-20) | ||
| Drink Water Reminders | ||
| Customizable Break Intervals | ||
| Micro-Break Activities | ||
| Desktop App (Standalone) | ||
| Pomodoro Timer | ||
| Screen Dim During Focus | ||
| Clipboard History | ||
| Notes with Shortcuts | ||
| Ad Blocking | ||
| Tracker Blocking | ||
| Screen Recording | ||
| Full-Page Screenshots | ||
| Privacy Blur | ||
| Browser Lock | ||
| Habit Tracker | ||
| Google Calendar | ||
| Free |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does OneBuddy have the same break reminders as Stretchly?
OneBuddy includes three health reminder types: stand-up reminders, drink water reminders, and 20-20-20 eye break reminders — all with customizable intervals. Stretchly offers micro-breaks and long breaks with activity suggestions, which OneBuddy does not replicate, but OneBuddy adds a Pomodoro timer and 10+ other tool categories.
Is OneBuddy a browser extension or desktop app like Stretchly?
OneBuddy is a Chrome extension that runs inside your browser side panel. Stretchly is a standalone desktop app (Electron-based). If you spend most of your time in the browser, OneBuddy is more convenient since it works where you already are.
Can I use OneBuddy and Stretchly together?
Yes. They serve overlapping purposes so you may get duplicate reminders, but there are no conflicts. Most users find OneBuddy sufficient on its own since it covers health reminders and adds productivity, privacy, and capture tools.
Is OneBuddy open source like Stretchly?
OneBuddy is free to use with no data collection, but it is not open source. It uses Manifest V3 architecture and stores all data locally on your device — no accounts or cloud sync required.
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