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Open-source alternatives to Forest

Forest 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.

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. Goodtime

    Minimalist open-source Pomodoro timer for Android

    • Goodtime starts at $6.99 one-time in-app purchase (Google Play, US). Forest starts at $5.99 / month, or from $32.49 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Forest lists a browser extension.
    • Goodtime is open source, according to its own site.
    • Goodtime can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Goodtime vs ForestGoodtime pricing and details

  2. Foqos

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

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

  3. SelfControl

    Free Mac app that blocks distracting sites until a timer ends

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

  4. LeechBlock NG

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

    • LeechBlock NG is free. Forest starts at $5.99 / month, or from $32.49 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Forest lists iOS and Android apps.
    • LeechBlock NG is open source, according to its own site.
    • Forest also covers Pomodoro timer and focus music.
    LeechBlock NG pricing and details

  5. TomatoBar

    Free open-source Pomodoro timer for the Mac menu bar

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Forest?

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

Is Forest open source?

Forest is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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.