Alternatives · Focus
Endel alternatives
Endel compared with 6 alternatives: Brain.fm, Noisli, myNoise, focus.music, Tide and 1 more.
Endel has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6.99 / month, or $39.99 / year (web checkout, US-dollar list). 4 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| EndelThis tool | Free plan · from $6.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Brain.fm | Free trial · from $99.99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Noisli | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| myNoise | Free plan · from $10 one-time | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| focus.music | Free trial · from $3.33/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Tide | Free plan · from $11.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS, Android |
| Portal | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
How each one differs from Endel
- Free trial · from $99.99/yr
Brain.fm
Functional music for focus, relaxation, sleep and meditation
- Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually. Endel starts at $6.99 / month, or $39.99 / year (web checkout, US-dollar list).
- 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.
Suits: People who find lyrics distracting while they work
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Noisli
Ambient sound mixer with a session timer and text editor
- Noisli starts at $10 / month billed yearly (Pro); the iOS app is $1.99 once. Endel starts at $6.99 / month, or $39.99 / year (web checkout, US-dollar list).
- Only Endel lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- Endel can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Noisli also covers Markdown and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Masking office, traffic or household noise while working
- Free plan · from $10 one-time
myNoise
Adjustable background noise and soundscape generators
- myNoise starts at $10 one-time donation, or $5 / month (lifetime website access). Endel starts at $6.99 / month, or $39.99 / year (web checkout, US-dollar list).
- Only Endel lists macOS and Windows apps.
Suits: People masking office chatter or household noise while they work
- Free trial · from $3.33/mo
focus.music
Human-made instrumental music for timed focus sessions
- focus.music starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99), or $4.99 monthly. Endel starts at $6.99 / month, or $39.99 / year (web checkout, US-dollar list).
- Endel has a free plan. focus.music does not, though it has a free trial.
- Endel can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who work best to instrumental music without vocals
- Free plan · from $11.99/mo
Tide
Nature soundscapes with a focus timer, sleep and meditation
- Tide starts at $11.99 / month, or $59.99 / year (US App Store). Endel starts at $6.99 / month, or $39.99 / year (web checkout, US-dollar list).
- Only Endel lists a web app.
- Only Endel lists a Windows app.
- Endel can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Tide also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People who work or study to rain, ocean and other nature sounds
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Portal
Nature scenes with spatial audio for focus, sleep and calm
- Portal starts at $2.99 / month, or $29.99 / year (US App Store). Endel starts at $6.99 / month, or $39.99 / year (web checkout, US-dollar list).
- Only Endel lists a web app.
- Only Endel lists Windows and Android apps.
- Portal also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People who focus or sleep better with nature sounds than music
Limits worth knowing in Endel
- The US App Store lists different in-app amounts, including 1 Month at $19.99, 12 Months at $119.99 and Lifetime at $124.99, so the price depends on where you subscribe.
- Endel's checkout sets prices by region; the dollar figures here are its default list, and other regions are charged different amounts in local currency.
- The App Store listing confirms a Free Edition but does not say which soundscapes it includes.
- The student discount is limited to residents of the United States and is verified through SheerID.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Endel?
The alternatives to Endel in this directory are Brain.fm, Noisli, myNoise, focus.music, Tide and Portal. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Endel.
Is there a free alternative to Endel?
Yes. Noisli, myNoise, Tide and Portal have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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