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Forest alternatives with a Linux app

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

Forest has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.99 / month, or from $32.49 / year (US App Store). 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 Forest

  1. FocusMe

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

    • FocusMe starts at $9.95 / month (per the pricing page title); $249 lifetime. Forest starts at $5.99 / month, or from $32.49 / year (US App Store).
    • Only FocusMe lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • FocusMe can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • FocusMe also covers tasks and time tracking.
    FocusMe pricing and details

  2. RoundPie

    Pomodoro timer that tracks time on tasks from other tools

    • RoundPie starts at €2 / month, billed annually (€24), for the Lite plan. Forest starts at $5.99 / month, or from $32.49 / year (US App Store).
    • Only RoundPie lists a web app.
    • Only RoundPie lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • RoundPie also covers tasks and time tracking.
    RoundPie pricing and details

  3. Pomofocus

    Browser-based Pomodoro timer with a task list and reports

    • Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year. Forest starts at $5.99 / month, or from $32.49 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
    • Only Pomofocus lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Forest lists iOS and Android apps.
    Pomofocus pricing and details

  4. StayFree

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

    • StayFree is free. Forest starts at $5.99 / month, or from $32.49 / year (US App Store).
    • Only StayFree lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • StayFree also covers time tracking.
    • Forest also covers Pomodoro timer and focus music.
    StayFree pricing and details

  5. Pomello

    Desktop Pomodoro timer that runs on your Trello cards

    • Pomello starts at $20 / year, or $2 / month (Premium). Forest starts at $5.99 / month, or from $32.49 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Pomello lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Forest lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Forest lists a browser extension.
    Pomello pricing and details

  6. Focus Timer

    Free Pomodoro timer for Linux, formerly GNOME Pomodoro

    • Focus Timer is free. Forest starts at $5.99 / month, or from $32.49 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Focus Timer lists a Linux app.
    • Only Forest lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Forest lists a browser extension.
    Focus Timer pricing and details

  7. Blanket

    Free open-source ambient sound mixer for the Linux desktop

    • Blanket is free. Forest starts at $5.99 / month, or from $32.49 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Blanket lists a Linux app.
    • Only Forest lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Forest lists a browser extension.
    Blanket pricing and details

Common questions

Which Forest alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does Forest have a Linux app?

The Forest listing does not include a Linux app. It lists iOS, Android and Browser extension.

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