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Open-source alternatives to Focus

Focus is not described as open source on its own site. 12 of the 83 other focus apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Focus is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29. All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Focus

  1. SelfControl

    Free Mac app that blocks distracting sites until a timer ends

    • 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 FocusSelfControl pricing and details

  2. Goodtime

    Minimalist open-source Pomodoro timer for Android

    • 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

  3. Focus Timer

    Free Pomodoro timer for Linux, formerly GNOME Pomodoro

    • Focus Timer is free. Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
    • Focus Timer has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Focus Timer lists a Linux app.
    • Only Focus lists a macOS app.
    Focus Timer pricing and details

  4. TomatoBar

    Free open-source Pomodoro timer for the Mac menu bar

    • TomatoBar is free. Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
    • TomatoBar has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • TomatoBar is open source, according to its own site.
    • Focus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    TomatoBar pricing and details

  5. Foqos

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

    • Foqos is free. Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
    • Foqos has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Foqos lists an iOS app.
    • Foqos is open source, according to its own site.
    Foqos pricing and details

  6. LeechBlock NG

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

    • LeechBlock NG is free. Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
    • LeechBlock NG has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LeechBlock NG lists a browser extension.
    • Only Focus lists a macOS app.
    LeechBlock NG pricing and details

  7. Moodist

    Free, open-source ambient sound mixer for focus and calm

    • Moodist is free. Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
    • Moodist has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Moodist lists a web app.
    • Only Focus lists a macOS app.
    Moodist pricing and details

  8. Tomighty

    Free Pomodoro timer for the browser, Windows and Mac

    • Tomighty is free. Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
    • Tomighty has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tomighty lists a web app.
    • Only Tomighty lists a Windows app.
    Tomighty pricing and details

  9. Pomatez

    Free open-source Pomodoro desktop app with a built-in task list

    • Pomatez is free. Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
    • Pomatez has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Pomatez lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Pomatez is open source, according to its own site.
    Pomatez pricing and details

  10. Stretchly

    Open-source break reminder for Mac, Windows and Linux

    • Stretchly is free. Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
    • Stretchly has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Stretchly lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Stretchly is open source, according to its own site.
    Stretchly pricing and details

  11. Workrave

    Free RSI-prevention break reminder with daily usage limits

    • Workrave is free. Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
    • Workrave has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Workrave lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Focus lists a macOS app.
    Workrave pricing and details

  12. Blanket

    Free open-source ambient sound mixer for the Linux desktop

    • Blanket is free. Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29.
    • Blanket has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Blanket lists a Linux app.
    • Only Focus lists a macOS app.
    Blanket pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Focus?

Yes. SelfControl, Goodtime, Focus Timer, TomatoBar, Foqos, LeechBlock NG, Moodist, Tomighty and 4 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Focus open source?

Focus 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 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.