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Free alternatives to Focus

Focus has no free plan. 72 of the 83 other focus apps in this directory are free or have a free plan.

Focus is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29. 20 of them have no paid plan at all; the rest pair a free plan with paid ones.

72 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Focus

Cold Turkey Blocker
Website and app blocker for Windows and Mac with strict locks
Free plan · from $45 one-time
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). Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
- Cold Turkey Blocker has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists a Windows app.
- Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists a browser extension.
Cold Turkey Blocker vs Focus Cold Turkey Blocker pricing and details
SelfControl
Free Mac app that blocks distracting sites until a timer ends
Free
What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.
- SelfControl is free. Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
- SelfControl has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
- SelfControl is open source, according to its own site.
- Focus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
SelfControl vs Focus SelfControl pricing and details
Freedom
Website and app blocker that runs across computers and phones
Free plan · from $3.33/mo
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). Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
- Freedom has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Freedom lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Freedom lists a browser extension.
Freedom vs Focus Freedom pricing and details
Session
Pomodoro focus timer with analytics for Mac, iPhone and iPad
Free plan · from $3.33/mo
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). Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
- Session has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Session lists an iOS app.
- Focus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Session vs Focus Session pricing and details
FocusMe
Website and app blocker with hard-to-bypass enforced plans
Free plan · from $9.95/mo
What is free: The Android and iOS apps are free to download, and blocking, schedules and time limits work without paying. The desktop apps need a paid plan after the 14-day trial.
- FocusMe starts at $9.95 / month (per the pricing page title); $249 lifetime. Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
- FocusMe has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only FocusMe lists Windows, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
- Only FocusMe lists a browser extension.
FocusMe vs Focus FocusMe pricing and details
Unhook
Browser extension that hides YouTube recommendations and comments
Free
What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.
- Unhook is free. Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
- Unhook has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Unhook lists a browser extension.
- Only Focus lists a macOS app.
Unhook vs Focus Unhook pricing and details
Otto
Pomodoro timer and website blocker extension for Chrome
Free plan · from $29/yr
What is free: Unlimited focus sessions, 4 focus block rules, 2 scheduled blocking rules, 2 specific-URL rules, 1 autoblock rule, 3 tasks of 15 minutes and 7 days of analytics.
- Otto starts at $29 for a one-year license, or $66 once for a lifetime license. Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
- Otto has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Otto lists a web app.
- Only Otto lists a browser extension.
Otto pricing and details
Flow
Minimal Pomodoro timer for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
Free plan · from $17.99/yr
What is free: Interval-based focus timer, preset duration options, statistics and graphs, short-break reminders and iCloud sync of statistics, with no ads and no sign-up.
- Flow starts at $17.99 / year ($1.49 / month), or $2.99 monthly (US App Store). Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
- Flow has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Flow lists an iOS app.
- Focus also covers time tracking.
Flow pricing and details
Focused Work
Focus timer with custom sessions for iPhone, iPad and Mac
Free plan · from $4.99/mo
What is free: Free version with limited features, which the terms do not list. The vendor's FAQ marks content filtering, Shortcuts automation and the Toggl Track link as Pro.
- Focused Work starts at $4.99 / month, or $29.99 / year (US App Store). Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
- Focused Work has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Focused Work lists an iOS app.
- Focus also covers menu bar app.
Focused Work pricing and details
Goodtime
Minimalist open-source Pomodoro timer for Android
Free plan · from $6.99 one-time
What is free: Pomodoro and count-up timers, longer breaks, swipe controls, statistics on focus time, a daily reminder and Do Not Disturb mode, with no ads or tracking.
- Goodtime starts at $6.99 one-time in-app purchase (Google Play, US). Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
- Goodtime has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Goodtime lists an Android app.
- Only Focus lists a macOS app.
Goodtime pricing and details
Pomofocus
Browser-based Pomodoro timer with a task list and reports
Free plan · from $3/mo
What is free: The timer, a task list with estimates and finish time, up to 3 templates, daily, weekly and monthly reports, and custom settings. It shows ads.
- Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year. Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
- Pomofocus has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
- Only Pomofocus lists Windows and Linux apps.
Pomofocus pricing and details
AppBlock
App and website blocker with schedules and a strict mode
Free plan · from $2.50/mo
What is free: Free plan with limits that differ by platform: up to 2 schedules and 12 hours of Strict Mode on iOS, or 3 schedules and 24 hours of Strict Mode on Android.
- AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99). Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
- AppBlock has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only AppBlock lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only AppBlock lists a browser extension.
AppBlock pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a free alternative to Focus?

Yes. Cold Turkey Blocker, SelfControl, Freedom, Session, FocusMe, Unhook, Otto, Flow and 64 more are free or have a free plan.

Does Focus have a free plan?

Focus has no free plan. Focus is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 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 Focus: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.

The 12 closest to Focus

60 more that are free or have a free plan

Common questions