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Alternatives to Focusmate with a one-time purchase

The Focusmate listing shows no one-time purchase. 30 of the 65 other focus apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Focusmate has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 / month, billed annually. 23 of them are free or have a free plan.

30 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Focusmate

  1. FLOWN

    Virtual coworking with facilitated focus sessions and body doubling

    • FLOWN starts at $19 / month, billed annually, or $25 monthly. Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • FLOWN can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • FLOWN also covers Pomodoro timer and focus music.
    FLOWN vs FocusmateFLOWN pricing and details

  2. Sukha

    Browser-based focus sessions with music, timer, tasks and blocking

    • Sukha starts at $20 / month. Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Focusmate has a free plan. Sukha does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Sukha lists a browser extension.
    • Sukha can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Sukha vs FocusmateSukha pricing and details

  3. Freedom

    Website and app blocker that runs across computers and phones

    • Freedom starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99). Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only Freedom lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Freedom lists a browser extension.
    • Only Focusmate lists a web app.
    Freedom pricing and details

  4. Opal

    Screen time app that blocks distracting apps on phone and Mac

    • Opal starts at $8.29 / month, billed annually ($99.99). Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only Opal lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Focusmate lists a web app.
    • Opal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Opal pricing and details

  5. Cold Turkey Blocker

    Website and app blocker for Windows and Mac with strict locks

    • Cold Turkey Blocker starts at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro). Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists a browser extension.
    • Only Focusmate lists a web app.
    Cold Turkey Blocker pricing and details

  6. one sec

    Screen time app that adds a pause before distracting apps open

    • one sec starts at $3.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US web store price). Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only one sec lists iOS, Android and macOS apps.
    • Only one sec lists a browser extension.
    • Only Focusmate lists a web app.
    one sec pricing and details

  7. Endel

    Adaptive soundscapes for focus, relaxation and sleep

    • Endel starts at $6.99 / month, or $39.99 / year (web checkout, US-dollar list). Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only Endel lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Endel can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Endel also covers focus music.
    Endel pricing and details

  8. 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

  9. AppBlock

    App and website blocker with schedules and a strict mode

    • AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99). Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only AppBlock lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only AppBlock lists a browser extension.
    • Only Focusmate lists a web app.
    AppBlock pricing and details

  10. BlockSite

    Website and app blocker for browsers and phones

    • BlockSite starts at $3.99 / month or $23.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed). Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only BlockSite lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only BlockSite lists a browser extension.
    • Only Focusmate lists a web app.
    BlockSite pricing and details

  11. Brick

    Physical device you tap to block distracting phone apps

    • Brick starts at $59 one-time purchase (device; the app is free). Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Focusmate has a free plan. Brick does not.
    • Only Brick lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Focusmate lists a web app.
    Brick pricing and details

  12. Focus To-Do

    Pomodoro timer combined with a task list and time reports

    • Focus To-Do starts at $1.99 (period not shown), $3.99 / 3 months or $11.99 lifetime (US App Store). Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only Focus To-Do lists iOS, Android, macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Focus To-Do lists a browser extension.
    • Only Focusmate lists a web app.
    Focus To-Do pricing and details

18 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase

All 30 in one table

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Focusmate that you buy once?

Yes. FLOWN, Sukha, Freedom, Opal, Cold Turkey Blocker, one sec, Endel, Pomofocus and 22 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Focusmate once instead of subscribing?

The Focusmate listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these focus apps are free?

FLOWN, Freedom, Opal, Cold Turkey Blocker, one sec, Endel, Pomofocus, AppBlock and 15 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 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.