How the two compare
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Restier
- macOS 11 and later, Windows 10 and later, and Linux. The FAQ and pricing page list Linux as x86_64. The homepage also offers Linux .deb and .rpm installers for x64 and ARM64.
- Prices on the pricing page are in EUR. Annual plans are €7.99 for 1 device, €12.99 for 2 devices, and €24.99 for 5 devices. Lifetime plans are €19.99 for 1 device, €31.99 for 2 devices, and €59.99 for 5 devices. Direct purchases are processed by LemonSqueezy.
- 14-day full trial, one per device, with no credit card. Starting the trial may require a one-time internet check, and reinstalling does not reset the trial. Paid licenses include a 14-day money-back guarantee.
- Guided breaks can include visual resets, breathing prompts, posture cues, and mobility. Posture reminders are gentle screen flashes. Break overlays show on every connected monitor.
- The site describes meeting-aware and idle-aware pauses. Idle detection pauses the timer when you step away and resumes when you return. The homepage says meeting detection avoids interruptions during calls.
- Pomodoro-style sessions, stats and streaks, and adjustable work, break, and posture intervals. After activation it works offline, with occasional license checks and a 7-day offline grace period.
CapyBreaks
- Mac and Windows. CapyBreaks does not run on Linux. Windows installs from the Microsoft Store. The Mac download is an Apple-silicon DMG.
- $14.99 once for up to 3 devices. Team is $9.99 per seat. 7-day trial.
- Reminders for eyes, hydration, stretching, and posture, with Cappy.
- Idle detection, custom schedules, and working hours.
- A reminder that comes due while the microphone is in use, or while a fullscreen app is active, is skipped and the timers start over. On Windows, reminders also pause when Windows reports presentation mode. On Mac, a presentation in a window that does not fill the screen does not by itself pause reminders. Default idle detection skips a due reminder after 5 minutes without keyboard or mouse and starts the timers over. A screen share by itself does not pause reminders. An optional lock screen is available.
- The premium break reminder for Windows and Mac.
What is the same
Both are paid desktop break reminders for Windows and Mac. Both can remind you about your eyes and your posture, and both let you change the break schedule.
What is different
Restier also runs on Linux. The FAQ and pricing page list Linux as x86_64, and the homepage offers Linux .deb and .rpm installers for x64 and ARM64. CapyBreaks does not run on Linux. CapyBreaks is the premium break reminder for Windows and Mac. Personal is $14.99 once for up to 3 devices, with a 7-day trial. Team is $9.99 per seat. Restier's prices are in EUR. Annual plans are €7.99 for 1 device, €12.99 for 2 devices, and €24.99 for 5 devices. Lifetime plans are €19.99 for 1 device, €31.99 for 2 devices, and €59.99 for 5 devices. Restier has a 14-day full trial, one per device, with no credit card, and a 14-day money-back guarantee on paid licenses. Restier describes guided breaks with visual resets, breathing, posture cues, and mobility, posture reminders as gentle screen flashes, multi-monitor overlays, Pomodoro-style sessions, and stats and streaks. Its site describes meeting-aware and idle-aware pauses. Idle detection pauses the timer until you return, and the homepage says meeting detection avoids interruptions during calls. A reminder that comes due while the microphone is in use, or while a fullscreen app is active, is skipped and the timers start over. On Windows, reminders also pause when Windows reports presentation mode. On Mac, a presentation in a window that does not fill the screen does not by itself pause reminders. Default idle detection skips a due reminder after 5 minutes without keyboard or mouse and starts the timers over. A screen share by itself does not pause reminders. CapyBreaks reminds you about eyes, hydration, stretching, and posture, with Cappy.
Who should pick which
CapyBreaks
Pick CapyBreaks if you want the premium break reminder for Windows and Mac. Personal is $14.99 once for up to 3 devices, with reminders for eyes, hydration, stretching, and posture. CapyBreaks does not run on Linux.
Restier
Pick Restier if you need Linux, or you want guided breaks, Pomodoro-style sessions, and stats and streaks on macOS, Windows, and Linux. Prices on its site are in EUR, with a 14-day trial and a 14-day money-back guarantee on paid licenses.
CapyBreaks is the premium break reminder for Windows and Mac.
It runs on Windows and Mac, and it does not run on Linux. It reminds you about your eyes, water, stretching, and posture, and costs $14.99 once for up to 3 devices. There is a 7-day trial. On Windows it installs from the Microsoft Store. The Mac homepage download is an Apple-silicon DMG.