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Open-source alternatives to Caveday

Caveday 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.

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

  1. SelfControl

    Free Mac app that blocks distracting sites until a timer ends

    • 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

  2. LeechBlock NG

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

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

  3. Goodtime

    Minimalist open-source Pomodoro timer for Android

    • Goodtime starts at $6.99 one-time in-app purchase (Google Play, US). Caveday starts at $35 / month, billed quarterly ($105), or $39.99 monthly.
    • Goodtime has a free plan. Caveday does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Goodtime lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Caveday lists a web app.
    Goodtime pricing and details

  4. TomatoBar

    Free open-source Pomodoro timer for the Mac menu bar

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

  5. Focus Timer

    Free Pomodoro timer for Linux, formerly GNOME Pomodoro

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

  6. Foqos

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

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

  7. Blanket

    Free open-source ambient sound mixer for the Linux desktop

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

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Caveday?

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

Is Caveday open source?

Caveday is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 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.