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Open-source alternatives to Brain.fm

Brain.fm is not described as open source on its own site. 7 of the 65 other focus apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

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. Goodtime

    Minimalist open-source Pomodoro timer for Android

    • Goodtime starts at $6.99 one-time in-app purchase (Google Play, US). Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • Goodtime 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.
    Goodtime pricing and details

  2. TomatoBar

    Free open-source Pomodoro timer for the Mac menu bar

    • TomatoBar is free. Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • TomatoBar 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, iOS and Android apps.
    TomatoBar pricing and details

  3. 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

  4. Foqos

    Free open-source iPhone app blocker using NFC tags or QR codes

    • Foqos is free. Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • Foqos 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.
    Foqos pricing and details

  5. 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

  6. SelfControl

    Free Mac app that blocks distracting sites until a timer ends

    • SelfControl is free. Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • SelfControl 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, iOS and Android apps.
    SelfControl pricing and details

  7. LeechBlock NG

    Free browser extension that blocks time-wasting sites on a schedule

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

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Brain.fm?

Yes. Goodtime, TomatoBar, Focus Timer, Foqos, Blanket, SelfControl and LeechBlock NG are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Brain.fm open source?

Brain.fm is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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.