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Focusmate alternatives with a Linux app

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

Focusmate has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 / month, billed annually. 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 Focusmate

  1. Pomofocus

    Browser-based Pomodoro timer with a task list and reports

    • Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year. Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only Pomofocus lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Pomofocus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Pomofocus also covers templates, tasks, Pomodoro timer and time tracking.
    Pomofocus pricing and details

  2. StayFree

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

    • StayFree is free. Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only StayFree lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only StayFree lists a browser extension.
    • Only Focusmate lists a web app.
    StayFree pricing and details

  3. FocusMe

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

    • FocusMe starts at $9.95 / month (per the pricing page title); $249 lifetime. Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only FocusMe lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • Only FocusMe lists a browser extension.
    • Only Focusmate lists a web app.
    FocusMe pricing and details

  4. Pomello

    Desktop Pomodoro timer that runs on your Trello cards

    • Pomello starts at $20 / year, or $2 / month (Premium). Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only Pomello lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Focusmate lists a web app.
    • Pomello also covers Pomodoro timer and time tracking.
    Pomello pricing and details

  5. RoundPie

    Pomodoro timer that tracks time on tasks from other tools

    • RoundPie starts at €2 / month, billed annually (€24), for the Lite plan. Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only RoundPie lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only RoundPie lists a browser extension.
    • RoundPie also covers tasks, site & app blocker, Pomodoro timer and time tracking.
    RoundPie pricing and details

  6. Focus Timer

    Free Pomodoro timer for Linux, formerly GNOME Pomodoro

    • Focus Timer is free. Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only Focus Timer lists a Linux app.
    • Only Focusmate lists a web app.
    • 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. Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only Blanket lists a Linux app.
    • Only Focusmate lists a web app.
    • Blanket is open source, according to its own site.
    Blanket pricing and details

Common questions

Which Focusmate alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does Focusmate have a Linux app?

The Focusmate listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web.

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