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Open-source alternatives to Focusmate

Focusmate is not described as open source on its own site. 7 of the 65 other focus apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

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. SelfControl

    Free Mac app that blocks distracting sites until a timer ends

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

  2. LeechBlock NG

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

    • LeechBlock NG is free. Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only LeechBlock NG lists a browser extension.
    • Only Focusmate lists a web app.
    • LeechBlock NG is open source, according to its own site.
    LeechBlock NG pricing and details

  3. Goodtime

    Minimalist open-source Pomodoro timer for Android

    • Goodtime starts at $6.99 one-time in-app purchase (Google Play, US). Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only Goodtime lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Focusmate lists a web app.
    • Goodtime is open source, according to its own site.
    Goodtime pricing and details

  4. TomatoBar

    Free open-source Pomodoro timer for the Mac menu bar

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

  5. 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

  6. Foqos

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

    • Foqos is free. Focusmate starts at $8 / month, billed annually.
    • Only Foqos lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Only Focusmate lists a web app.
    • Foqos is open source, according to its own site.
    Foqos 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

Is there an open-source alternative to Focusmate?

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

Is Focusmate open source?

Focusmate is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 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 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.