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Brain.fm alternatives with a Linux app

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

Brain.fm is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $99.99 / year, billed annually. 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 Brain.fm

  1. Pomofocus

    Browser-based Pomodoro timer with a task list and reports

    • Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year. Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • Pomofocus has a free plan. Brain.fm does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Pomofocus lists a Linux app.
    • Only Brain.fm lists iOS and Android apps.
    Pomofocus 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. Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • FocusMe has a free plan. Brain.fm does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only FocusMe lists a Linux app.
    • Only FocusMe lists a browser extension.
    FocusMe pricing and details

  3. Pomello

    Desktop Pomodoro timer that runs on your Trello cards

    • Pomello starts at $20 / year, or $2 / month (Premium). Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • Pomello has a free plan. Brain.fm does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Pomello lists a Linux app.
    • Only Brain.fm lists a web app.
    Pomello pricing and details

  4. RoundPie

    Pomodoro timer that tracks time on tasks from other tools

    • RoundPie starts at €2 / month, billed annually (€24), for the Lite plan. Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • RoundPie has a free plan. Brain.fm does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only RoundPie lists a Linux app.
    • Only RoundPie lists a browser extension.
    RoundPie pricing and details

  5. Focus Timer

    Free Pomodoro timer for Linux, formerly GNOME Pomodoro

    • Focus Timer is free. Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • Focus Timer has a free plan. Brain.fm does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Focus Timer lists a Linux app.
    • Only Brain.fm lists a web app.
    Focus Timer pricing and details

  6. Blanket

    Free open-source ambient sound mixer for the Linux desktop

    • Blanket is free. Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • Blanket has a free plan. Brain.fm does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Blanket lists a Linux app.
    • Only Brain.fm lists a web app.
    Blanket pricing and details

  7. StayFree

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

    • StayFree is free. Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • StayFree has a free plan. Brain.fm does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only StayFree lists a Linux app.
    • Only StayFree lists a browser extension.
    StayFree pricing and details

Common questions

Which Brain.fm alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does Brain.fm have a Linux app?

The Brain.fm listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.

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.