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Free alternatives to Brain.fm

Brain.fm has no free plan. 54 of the 65 other focus apps in this directory are free or have a free plan.

Brain.fm is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $99.99 / year, billed annually. 10 of them have no paid plan at all; the rest pair a free plan with paid ones.

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

The 12 closest to Brain.fm

  1. Forest

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

    What is free: Focus timer, Deep Focus app blocking, Time Guard for 1 app or site, 1 Mindful Space soundscape, focus tracking and Plant Together group rooms.

    • 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.
    Forest vs Brain.fmForest pricing and details

  2. Session

    Pomodoro focus timer with analytics for Mac, iPhone and iPad

    What is free: Unlimited sessions and breaks, analytics for the past 2 days, and your calendar events shown inside Session.

    • 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 vs Brain.fmSession pricing and details

  3. Freedom

    Website and app blocker that runs across computers and phones

    What is free: Block websites, apps or the whole internet on unlimited devices, with custom blocklists and focus sounds. Start Now sessions only, up to 2 hours each.

    • 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 vs Brain.fmFreedom pricing and details

  4. Endel

    Adaptive soundscapes for focus, relaxation and sleep

    What is free: Free Edition: starts when the subscription offer is dismissed in the app. The App Store listing does not spell out its limits; Premium adds the soundscapes and features listed there.

    • 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.
    Endel vs Brain.fmEndel pricing and details

  5. myNoise

    Adjustable background noise and soundscape generators

    What is free: The website is free and ad-free with a curated selection of generators, and the mobile apps are free downloads with a selection of free soundscapes.

    • 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.
    myNoise vs Brain.fmmyNoise pricing and details

  6. Noisli

    Ambient sound mixer with a session timer and text editor

    What is free: Free plan for 1 user: 16 sounds, 1.5 hours of streaming a day, 3 curated Playlists, up to 5 Favorites, and the simple 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.
    Noisli vs Brain.fmNoisli pricing and details

  7. Portal

    Nature scenes with spatial audio for focus, sleep and calm

    What is free: Portal Open Access: 3 portals free, refreshed monthly, with no ads or time limits, plus the timers, breathing exercises and audio mixing. Free portals may play at lower quality than Premium ones.

    • 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 vs Brain.fmPortal pricing and details

  8. Tide

    Nature soundscapes with a focus timer, sleep and meditation

    What is free: Free to download with in-app purchases. The site's sound catalog has a Free filter, but the store listing does not spell out which features need Tide Plus.

    • 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.
    Tide vs Brain.fmTide pricing and details

  9. Noizio

    Ambient sound mixer for Mac, phones and the browser

    What is free: The web mixer plays 40+ sounds free with no sign-up. Noizio Lite for Mac is free with 5 sounds, a Pomodoro timer and a sleep timer, and the Android app includes 5 sounds free.

    • Noizio starts at $2.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $9.99 one-time on Mac. Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • Noizio has a free plan. Brain.fm does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Brain.fm lists a Windows app.
    • Noizio can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Noizio pricing and details

  10. Flora

    Free focus timer that grows trees, alone or with friends

    What is free: The app is free, and the vendor says there is no paid version. Optional purchases are plant tours and the opt-in Price and Care tree-planting services.

    • Flora starts at $0.99 to $1.99 per tour, one-time (US App Store). Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • Flora 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 macOS and Windows apps.
    Flora pricing and details

  11. Focus To-Do

    Pomodoro timer combined with a task list and time reports

    What is free: Free to download and use with in-app purchases for Premium. The store listings do not say which features are limited to Premium.

    • Focus To-Do starts at $1.99 (period not shown), $3.99 / 3 months or $11.99 lifetime (US App Store). Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • Focus To-Do has a free plan. Brain.fm does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Focus To-Do lists a browser extension.
    • Only Brain.fm lists a web app.
    Focus To-Do pricing and details

  12. Flocus

    Browser focus dashboard with timer, to-dos, music and ambient sounds

    What is free: Free forever, no card required: focus timer, up to 3 tasks at a time, one-day focus stats, limited themes and ambient sounds, Flocus-curated playlists and no ads.

    • Flocus starts at $5 / month, billed annually (early-bird price), or $9 monthly. Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • Flocus has a free plan. Brain.fm does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Brain.fm lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Flocus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Flocus pricing and details

42 more that are free or have a free plan

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Common questions

Is there a free alternative to Brain.fm?

Yes. Forest, Session, Freedom, Endel, myNoise, Noisli, Portal, Tide and 46 more are free or have a free plan.

Does Brain.fm have a free plan?

Brain.fm has no free plan. Brain.fm is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $99.99 / year, billed annually.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 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 Brain.fm: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.