BACKMac break and standing desk reminder
Stand Up vs BreakTimer
Updated October 2026
Stand Up tracks your day by itself and keeps 90 days of sitting, standing and break history. BreakTimer is a free, open-source break timer for Windows, macOS and Linux with working hours and skip or snooze.
Stand Up · Mac
At a glance
| Stand Up | BreakTimer | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary positioning | Mac break and standing desk reminder | Open-source cross-platform break timer |
| Approach | A $1.99 one-time Mac app that tracks sitting, standing and breaks automatically | Free, open-source break timer with working hours on Windows, macOS and Linux |
Why people choose Stand Up
- $1.99, onceNo subscription, no account, nothing uploaded. Everything stays on your Mac.
- Tracks your day by itselfNo timer to start. Step away from the keyboard and it counts as a break.
- Quiet at the right momentsHolds reminders during calls, calendar events and a locked screen, and delivers them in the gap afterwards.
- Made for sit/stand desksTracks sitting and standing, nudges you to switch, and keeps 90 days of history with a weekly summary.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Stand Up if you want automatic tracking, history and posture nudges in a native Mac menu bar app.
- Choose BreakTimer if you need the same free break timer on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Before you decide
Start with the workflow you actually need. The practical differences to check are platform support, how much setup it takes, where your data is processed or stored, which parts of the workflow are automated, and whether the pricing model matches how often you will use the app. If you want break reminders that never interrupt a call, and an honest record of how long you sit and stand, Stand Up does it for a one-time $1.99.
Competitor features, platforms and prices change often. Check BreakTimer's current plans before deciding.