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Alternatives to Brain.fm with a one-time purchase

The Brain.fm listing shows no one-time purchase. 30 of the 65 other focus apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Brain.fm is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $99.99 / year, billed annually. 23 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Brain.fm

  1. 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 vs Brain.fmFreedom pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Endel vs Brain.fmEndel pricing and details

  3. 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.
    myNoise vs Brain.fmmyNoise pricing and details

  4. 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 vs Brain.fmPortal pricing and details

  5. 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 vs Brain.fmSukha pricing and details

  6. Noizio

    Ambient sound mixer for Mac, phones and the browser

    • 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

  7. Focus To-Do

    Pomodoro timer combined with a task list and time reports

    • 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

  8. Flocus

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

    • 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

  9. FLOWN

    Virtual coworking with facilitated focus sessions and body doubling

    • FLOWN starts at $19 / month, billed annually, or $25 monthly. Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • FLOWN has a free plan. Brain.fm does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Brain.fm lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • FLOWN can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    FLOWN pricing and details

  10. Vitamin-R

    Time-boxing and Pomodoro timer for the Mac

    • Vitamin-R starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Single User license). Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • Only Brain.fm lists a web app.
    • Only Brain.fm lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Vitamin-R can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Vitamin-R pricing and details

  11. Dark Noise

    Ambient noise app for iPhone, iPad and Mac with custom mixes

    • Dark Noise starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store). Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • Dark Noise 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.
    Dark Noise pricing and details

  12. Opal

    Screen time app that blocks distracting apps on phone and Mac

    • Opal starts at $8.29 / month, billed annually ($99.99). Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • Opal 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.
    Opal pricing and details

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Common questions

Is there an alternative to Brain.fm that you buy once?

Yes. Freedom, Endel, myNoise, Portal, Sukha, Noizio, Focus To-Do, Flocus and 22 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Brain.fm once instead of subscribing?

The Brain.fm listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these focus apps are free?

Freedom, Endel, myNoise, Portal, Noizio, Focus To-Do, Flocus, FLOWN and 15 more are free or have a free plan.

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.