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Brain.fm alternatives

Brain.fm compared with 11 alternatives: Forest, Session, Freedom, Rize, Endel and 6 more.

Brain.fm is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $99.99 / year, billed annually. 8 of the 11 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Brain.fmThis toolFree trial · from $99.99/yrTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
ForestFree plan · from $5.99/moYesiOS, Android, Browser extension
SessionFree plan · from $3.33/moYesmacOS, iOS
FreedomFree plan · from $3.33/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
RizeFree trial · from $9.99/moTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Browser extension
EndelFree plan · from $6.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
focus.musicFree trial · from $3.33/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
myNoiseFree plan · from $10 one-timeYesWeb, iOS, Android
NoisliFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, iOS
PortalFree plan · from $2.99/moYesmacOS, iOS
SukhaFree trial · from $20/moTrial onlyWeb, Browser extension
TideFree plan · from $11.99/moYesmacOS, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Brain.fm

  1. Forest

    Focus timer that grows a virtual tree while you stay off apps

    • Forest starts at $5.99 / month, or from $32.49 / year (US App Store). Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • Forest has a free plan. Brain.fm does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Forest lists a browser extension.
    • Only Brain.fm lists a web app.
    • Only Brain.fm lists macOS and Windows apps.

    Suits: People who respond to a visual reward for staying off their phone

    Forest vs Brain.fmForest pricing and details

  2. Session

    Pomodoro focus timer with analytics for Mac, iPhone and iPad

    • Session starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99). Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • Session has a free plan. Brain.fm does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Brain.fm lists a web app.
    • Only Brain.fm lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Session also covers site & app blocker and time tracking.

    Suits: Mac and iPhone users who work in Pomodoro intervals

    Session vs Brain.fmSession pricing and details

  3. Freedom

    Website and app blocker that runs across computers and phones

    • Freedom starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99). Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • Freedom has a free plan. Brain.fm does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Freedom lists a browser extension.
    • Only Brain.fm lists a web app.
    • Freedom can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: People who want one blocking session to cover a computer and a phone together

    Freedom vs Brain.fmFreedom pricing and details

  4. Rize

    Automatic time tracker with focus tools and AI reports

    • Rize starts at $9.99 / month, billed annually. Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • Only Rize lists a browser extension.
    • Only Brain.fm lists a web app.
    • Only Brain.fm lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Rize also covers site & app blocker and time tracking.

    Suits: Freelancers and agencies that bill by the hour and dislike manual timers

    Rize vs Brain.fmRize pricing and details

  5. Endel

    Adaptive soundscapes for focus, relaxation and sleep

    • Endel starts at $6.99 / month, or $39.99 / year (web checkout, US-dollar list). Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • Endel has a free plan. Brain.fm does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Endel can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Brain.fm also covers Pomodoro timer.

    Suits: People who work or study better with background sound than silence

    Endel vs Brain.fmEndel pricing and details

  6. focus.music

    Human-made instrumental music for timed focus sessions

    • focus.music starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99), or $4.99 monthly. Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • Brain.fm also covers Pomodoro timer.

    Suits: People who work best to instrumental music without vocals

    focus.music vs Brain.fmfocus.music pricing and details

  7. myNoise

    Adjustable background noise and soundscape generators

    • myNoise starts at $10 one-time donation, or $5 / month (lifetime website access). Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • myNoise has a free plan. Brain.fm does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Brain.fm lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • myNoise can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Brain.fm also covers Pomodoro timer.

    Suits: People masking office chatter or household noise while they work

    myNoise vs Brain.fmmyNoise pricing and details

  8. Noisli

    Ambient sound mixer with a session timer and text editor

    • Noisli starts at $10 / month billed yearly (Pro); the iOS app is $1.99 once. Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • Noisli has a free plan. Brain.fm does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Brain.fm lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
    • Noisli also covers Markdown.

    Suits: Masking office, traffic or household noise while working

    Noisli vs Brain.fmNoisli pricing and details

  9. Portal

    Nature scenes with spatial audio for focus, sleep and calm

    • Portal starts at $2.99 / month, or $29.99 / year (US App Store). Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • Portal has a free plan. Brain.fm does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Brain.fm lists a web app.
    • Only Brain.fm lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Portal can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: People who focus or sleep better with nature sounds than music

    Portal vs Brain.fmPortal pricing and details

  10. Sukha

    Browser-based focus sessions with music, timer, tasks and blocking

    • Sukha starts at $20 / month. Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • Only Sukha lists a browser extension.
    • Only Brain.fm lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Sukha can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Sukha also covers tasks and site & app blocker.

    Suits: Writers, developers and designers doing solo deep work

    Sukha vs Brain.fmSukha pricing and details

  11. Tide

    Nature soundscapes with a focus timer, sleep and meditation

    • Tide starts at $11.99 / month, or $59.99 / year (US App Store). Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • Tide has a free plan. Brain.fm does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Brain.fm lists a web app.
    • Only Brain.fm lists a Windows app.

    Suits: People who work or study to rain, ocean and other nature sounds

    Tide vs Brain.fmTide pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Brain.fm

  • There is no free plan; listening after the free trial requires a subscription.
  • The pricing page does not state how long the trial lasts; the 14-day figure comes from the App Store listing.
  • The yearly plan is charged as a single $99.99 payment; paying monthly costs $14.99 a month.
  • The student discount and team pricing are arranged by contacting the company rather than at checkout.
Brain.fm pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Brain.fm?

The alternatives to Brain.fm in this directory are Forest, Session, Freedom, Rize, Endel, focus.music, myNoise, Noisli, Portal, Sukha and Tide. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Brain.fm.

Is there a free alternative to Brain.fm?

Yes. Forest, Session, Freedom, Endel, myNoise, Noisli, Portal and Tide have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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