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focus.music alternatives

focus.music compared with 5 alternatives: Brain.fm, Endel, Noisli, myNoise and Tide.

focus.music is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99), or $4.99 monthly. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
focus.musicThis toolFree trial · from $3.33/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Brain.fmFree trial · from $99.99/yrTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
EndelFree plan · from $6.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
NoisliFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, iOS
myNoiseFree plan · from $10 one-timeYesWeb, iOS, Android
TideFree plan · from $11.99/moYesmacOS, iOS, Android

How each one differs from focus.music

  1. Brain.fm

    Functional music for focus, relaxation, sleep and meditation

    • Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually. focus.music starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99), or $4.99 monthly.
    • Brain.fm also covers Pomodoro timer.

    Suits: People who find lyrics distracting while they work

    Brain.fm vs focus.musicBrain.fm pricing and details

  2. Endel

    Adaptive soundscapes for focus, relaxation and sleep

    • Endel starts at $6.99 / month, or $39.99 / year (web checkout, US-dollar list). focus.music starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99), or $4.99 monthly.
    • 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 or study better with background sound than silence

    Endel vs focus.musicEndel pricing and details

  3. 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. focus.music starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99), or $4.99 monthly.
    • Noisli has a free plan. focus.music does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only focus.music lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
    • Noisli also covers Markdown and Pomodoro timer.

    Suits: Masking office, traffic or household noise while working

    Noisli vs focus.musicNoisli pricing and details

  4. myNoise

    Adjustable background noise and soundscape generators

    • myNoise starts at $10 one-time donation, or $5 / month (lifetime website access). focus.music starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99), or $4.99 monthly.
    • myNoise has a free plan. focus.music does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only focus.music lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • myNoise can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: People masking office chatter or household noise while they work

    myNoise vs focus.musicmyNoise pricing and details

  5. Tide

    Nature soundscapes with a focus timer, sleep and meditation

    • Tide starts at $11.99 / month, or $59.99 / year (US App Store). focus.music starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99), or $4.99 monthly.
    • Tide has a free plan. focus.music does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only focus.music lists a web app.
    • Only focus.music lists a Windows app.
    • Tide also covers Pomodoro timer.

    Suits: People who work or study to rain, ocean and other nature sounds

    Tide vs focus.musicTide pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in focus.music

  • There is no free plan: after the 7-day trial it costs $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year.
  • It provides music and session timing only; the pages read describe no website or app blocking.
  • focus.music takes the place of Focus@Will, which the vendor says has evolved into this product.
  • The Mac app needs macOS 13 or later and the Windows app needs Windows 10 or later; no Linux app is listed.
focus.music pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to focus.music?

The alternatives to focus.music in this directory are Brain.fm, Endel, Noisli, myNoise and Tide. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with focus.music.

Is there a free alternative to focus.music?

Yes. Endel, Noisli, myNoise and Tide 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 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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