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Flow alternatives with a Linux app

The Flow listing does not include a Linux app. 7 of the 65 other focus apps in this directory list a Linux app.

Flow has a free plan. Paid plans start at $17.99 / year ($1.49 / month), or $2.99 monthly (US App Store). 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 Flow

  1. Pomofocus

    Browser-based Pomodoro timer with a task list and reports

    • Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year. Flow starts at $17.99 / year ($1.49 / month), or $2.99 monthly (US App Store).
    • Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
    • Only Pomofocus lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Flow lists an iOS app.
    Pomofocus vs FlowPomofocus pricing and details

  2. FocusMe

    Website and app blocker with hard-to-bypass enforced plans

    • FocusMe starts at $9.95 / month (per the pricing page title); $249 lifetime. Flow starts at $17.99 / year ($1.49 / month), or $2.99 monthly (US App Store).
    • Only FocusMe lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only FocusMe lists a browser extension.
    • FocusMe also covers tasks and time tracking.
    FocusMe pricing and details

  3. RoundPie

    Pomodoro timer that tracks time on tasks from other tools

    • RoundPie starts at €2 / month, billed annually (€24), for the Lite plan. Flow starts at $17.99 / year ($1.49 / month), or $2.99 monthly (US App Store).
    • Only RoundPie lists a web app.
    • Only RoundPie lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only RoundPie lists a browser extension.
    RoundPie pricing and details

  4. StayFree

    Free cross-device screen time tracker and app and site blocker

    • StayFree is free. Flow starts at $17.99 / year ($1.49 / month), or $2.99 monthly (US App Store).
    • Only StayFree lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only StayFree lists a browser extension.
    • Flow can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    StayFree pricing and details

  5. Pomello

    Desktop Pomodoro timer that runs on your Trello cards

    • Pomello starts at $20 / year, or $2 / month (Premium). Flow starts at $17.99 / year ($1.49 / month), or $2.99 monthly (US App Store).
    • Only Pomello lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Flow lists an iOS app.
    • Flow can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Pomello pricing and details

  6. Focus Timer

    Free Pomodoro timer for Linux, formerly GNOME Pomodoro

    • Focus Timer is free. Flow starts at $17.99 / year ($1.49 / month), or $2.99 monthly (US App Store).
    • Only Focus Timer lists a Linux app.
    • Only Flow lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Focus Timer is open source, according to its own site.
    Focus Timer pricing and details

  7. Blanket

    Free open-source ambient sound mixer for the Linux desktop

    • Blanket is free. Flow starts at $17.99 / year ($1.49 / month), or $2.99 monthly (US App Store).
    • Only Blanket lists a Linux app.
    • Only Flow lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Blanket is open source, according to its own site.
    Blanket pricing and details

Common questions

Which Flow alternatives have a Linux app?

Pomofocus, FocusMe, RoundPie, StayFree, Pomello, Focus Timer and Blanket list a Linux app.

Does Flow have a Linux app?

The Flow listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS and iOS.

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