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Be Focused alternatives with a Linux app

The Be Focused listing does not include a Linux app. 7 of the 65 other focus apps in this directory list a Linux app.

Be Focused has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store). All of them are free or have a free plan.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Be Focused

  1. Pomofocus

    Browser-based Pomodoro timer with a task list and reports

    • Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year. Be Focused starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
    • Only Pomofocus lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Be Focused lists an iOS app.
    Pomofocus vs Be FocusedPomofocus pricing and details

  2. FocusMe

    Website and app blocker with hard-to-bypass enforced plans

    • FocusMe starts at $9.95 / month (per the pricing page title); $249 lifetime. Be Focused starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only FocusMe lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only FocusMe lists a browser extension.
    • FocusMe also covers time tracking.
    FocusMe pricing and details

  3. RoundPie

    Pomodoro timer that tracks time on tasks from other tools

    • RoundPie starts at €2 / month, billed annually (€24), for the Lite plan. Be Focused starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only RoundPie lists a web app.
    • Only RoundPie lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only RoundPie lists a browser extension.
    RoundPie pricing and details

  4. StayFree

    Free cross-device screen time tracker and app and site blocker

    • StayFree is free. Be Focused starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only StayFree lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only StayFree lists a browser extension.
    • Be Focused can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    StayFree pricing and details

  5. Pomello

    Desktop Pomodoro timer that runs on your Trello cards

    • Pomello starts at $20 / year, or $2 / month (Premium). Be Focused starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Pomello lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Be Focused lists an iOS app.
    • Be Focused can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Pomello pricing and details

  6. Focus Timer

    Free Pomodoro timer for Linux, formerly GNOME Pomodoro

    • Focus Timer is free. Be Focused starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Focus Timer lists a Linux app.
    • Only Be Focused lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Focus Timer is open source, according to its own site.
    Focus Timer pricing and details

  7. Blanket

    Free open-source ambient sound mixer for the Linux desktop

    • Blanket is free. Be Focused starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Blanket lists a Linux app.
    • Only Be Focused lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Blanket is open source, according to its own site.
    Blanket pricing and details

Common questions

Which Be Focused alternatives have a Linux app?

Pomofocus, FocusMe, RoundPie, StayFree, Pomello, Focus Timer and Blanket list a Linux app.

Does Be Focused have a Linux app?

The Be Focused listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS and iOS.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Be Focused: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.