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Free alternatives to Caveday

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

Caveday is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly. 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 Caveday

  1. Focusmate

    Virtual coworking that pairs you with a partner on video

    What is free: 3 sessions per week, with no credit card required.

    • Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually. Caveday starts at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly.
    • Focusmate has a free plan. Caveday does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Caveday also covers goals.
    Focusmate vs CavedayFocusmate pricing and details

  2. FLOWN

    Virtual coworking with facilitated focus sessions and body doubling

    What is free: FLOWN Free: attend 4 Community sessions a month and access any sessions on Fridays.

    • FLOWN starts at $19 / month, billed annually, or $25 monthly. Caveday starts at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly.
    • FLOWN has a free plan. Caveday does not, though it has a free trial.
    • FLOWN can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • FLOWN also covers Pomodoro timer and focus music.
    FLOWN vs CavedayFLOWN pricing and details

  3. StudyStream

    Live video study rooms open around the clock

    What is free: Free to use: the store listings call it a free study app with premium features, and the site's focus rooms are open to join. What the paid tiers add is not published.

    • StudyStream starts at $1.99 / month (US App Store; several amounts listed). Caveday starts at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly.
    • StudyStream has a free plan. Caveday does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only StudyStream lists iOS and Android apps.
    • StudyStream also covers tasks and Pomodoro timer.
    StudyStream vs CavedayStudyStream pricing and details

  4. 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). Caveday starts at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly.
    • Flora has a free plan. Caveday does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Flora lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Caveday lists a web app.
    Flora pricing and details

  5. 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). Caveday starts at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly.
    • Freedom has a free plan. Caveday does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Freedom lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Freedom lists a browser extension.
    Freedom pricing and details

  6. Opal

    Screen time app that blocks distracting apps on phone and Mac

    What is free: App blocking on iOS, Android and Mac with 1 rule (schedule, time limit or open limit), basic timers and soundscapes, and the Opal Score for today only.

    • Opal starts at $8.29 / month, billed annually ($99.99). Caveday starts at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly.
    • Opal has a free plan. Caveday does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Opal lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Caveday lists a web app.
    Opal pricing and details

  7. 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). Caveday starts at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly.
    • Forest has a free plan. Caveday does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Forest lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Forest lists a browser extension.
    Forest pricing and details

  8. 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). Caveday starts at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly.
    • Session has a free plan. Caveday does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Session lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Caveday lists a web app.
    Session pricing and details

  9. Cold Turkey Blocker

    Website and app blocker for Windows and Mac with strict locks

    What is free: Blocker Free: website blocking, website exceptions, timed blocks and statistics, plus a 7-day trial of all Pro features.

    • Cold Turkey Blocker starts at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro). Caveday starts at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly.
    • Cold Turkey Blocker has a free plan. Caveday does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists a browser extension.
    Cold Turkey Blocker pricing and details

  10. one sec

    Screen time app that adds a pause before distracting apps open

    What is free: The breathing interruption and Re-Intervention for one app or website, with no ads.

    • one sec starts at $3.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US web store price). Caveday starts at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly.
    • one sec has a free plan. Caveday does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only one sec lists iOS, Android and macOS apps.
    • Only one sec lists a browser extension.
    one sec pricing and details

  11. SelfControl

    Free Mac app that blocks distracting sites until a timer ends

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • SelfControl is free. Caveday starts at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly.
    • SelfControl has a free plan. Caveday does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only SelfControl lists a macOS app.
    • Only Caveday lists a web app.
    SelfControl pricing and details

  12. 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). Caveday starts at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly.
    • Endel has a free plan. Caveday does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Endel lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Endel can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Endel pricing and details

42 more that are free or have a free plan

All 54 in one table

Common questions

Is there a free alternative to Caveday?

Yes. Focusmate, FLOWN, StudyStream, Flora, Freedom, Opal, Forest, Session and 46 more are free or have a free plan.

Does Caveday have a free plan?

Caveday has no free plan. Caveday is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly.

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 Caveday: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.