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Focus Timer alternatives

Focus Timer compared with 5 alternatives: Pomofocus, Pomello, RoundPie, TomatoBar and Goodtime.

Focus Timer is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Focus TimerThis toolFreeFreeLinux
PomofocusFree plan · from $3/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
PomelloFree plan · from $20/yrYesmacOS, Windows, Linux
RoundPieFree plan · from €2/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
TomatoBarFreeFreemacOS
GoodtimeFree plan · from $6.99 one-timeYesiOS, Android

How each one differs from Focus Timer

  1. Pomofocus

    Browser-based Pomodoro timer with a task list and reports

    • Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year. Focus Timer is free.
    • Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
    • Only Pomofocus lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Pomofocus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Focus Timer is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want a Pomodoro timer that opens in a browser tab

    Pomofocus vs Focus TimerPomofocus pricing and details

  2. Pomello

    Desktop Pomodoro timer that runs on your Trello cards

    • Pomello starts at $20 / year, or $2 / month (Premium). Focus Timer is free.
    • Only Pomello lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Focus Timer is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Trello users who want to run Pomodoro sessions against their cards

    Pomello vs Focus TimerPomello pricing and details

  3. RoundPie

    Pomodoro timer that tracks time on tasks from other tools

    • RoundPie starts at €2 / month, billed annually (€24), for the Lite plan. Focus Timer is free.
    • Only RoundPie lists a web app.
    • Only RoundPie lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only RoundPie lists a browser extension.
    • Focus Timer is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who already keep tasks in Todoist, Trello or another supported tool

    RoundPie vs Focus TimerRoundPie pricing and details

  4. TomatoBar

    Free open-source Pomodoro timer for the Mac menu bar

    • TomatoBar is free. Focus Timer is free.
    • Only TomatoBar lists a macOS app.
    • Only Focus Timer lists a Linux app.
    • TomatoBar also covers menu bar app.
    • Focus Timer also covers time tracking.

    Suits: Mac users who want a plain Pomodoro timer at no cost

    TomatoBar vs Focus TimerTomatoBar pricing and details

  5. Goodtime

    Minimalist open-source Pomodoro timer for Android

    • Goodtime starts at $6.99 one-time in-app purchase (Google Play, US). Focus Timer is free.
    • Only Goodtime lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Focus Timer lists a Linux app.
    • Goodtime can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Android users who want a plain timer with no ads or account

    Goodtime vs Focus TimerGoodtime pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Focus Timer

  • Linux only: it ships as a Flatpak on Flathub, with community packages for Fedora and Arch. No Windows, macOS or phone app is listed.
  • On GNOME, the top bar indicator needs the separate Focus Timer extension, which supports GNOME Shell 48 and later and is only picked up after logging out.
  • Renamed from GNOME Pomodoro: people moving to the Flatpak version copy their old database file across by hand to keep their statistics.
  • The D-Bus interface has no reference manual yet; the FAQ points to the interface XML files in the repository instead.
Focus Timer pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Focus Timer?

The alternatives to Focus Timer in this directory are Pomofocus, Pomello, RoundPie, TomatoBar and Goodtime. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Focus Timer.

Is there a free alternative to Focus Timer?

Yes. TomatoBar is free to use. Pomofocus, Pomello, RoundPie and Goodtime have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Focus Timer alternatives work on Windows?

The Focus Timer listing does not include a Windows app. Pomofocus, Pomello and RoundPie list one.

Which Focus Timer alternatives work on macOS?

The Focus Timer listing does not include a macOS app. Pomofocus, Pomello, RoundPie and TomatoBar list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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