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LeechBlock NG alternatives with a Linux app

The LeechBlock NG listing does not include a Linux app. 10 of the 83 other focus apps in this directory list a Linux app.

LeechBlock NG is free to use. All of them are free or have a free plan.

10 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from LeechBlock NG

  1. StayFree

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

    • StayFree is free. LeechBlock NG is free.
    • Only StayFree lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • LeechBlock NG is open source, according to its own site.
    • StayFree also covers time tracking.
  2. FocusMe

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

    • FocusMe starts at $9.95 / month (per the pricing page title); $249 lifetime. LeechBlock NG is free.
    • Only FocusMe lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • FocusMe can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • LeechBlock NG is open source, according to its own site.
  3. RoundPie

    Pomodoro timer that tracks time on tasks from other tools

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

    Free Pomodoro timer for Linux, formerly GNOME Pomodoro

    • Focus Timer is free. LeechBlock NG is free.
    • Only Focus Timer lists a Linux app.
    • Only LeechBlock NG lists a browser extension.
    • Focus Timer also covers Pomodoro timer and time tracking.
  5. Blanket

    Free open-source ambient sound mixer for the Linux desktop

    • Blanket is free. LeechBlock NG is free.
    • Only Blanket lists a Linux app.
    • Only LeechBlock NG lists a browser extension.
    • Blanket also covers focus music.
  6. Pomatez

    Free open-source Pomodoro desktop app with a built-in task list

    • Pomatez is free. LeechBlock NG is free.
    • Only Pomatez lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only LeechBlock NG lists a browser extension.
    • Pomatez also covers tasks and Pomodoro timer.
  7. Stretchly

    Open-source break reminder for Mac, Windows and Linux

    • Stretchly is free. LeechBlock NG is free.
    • Only Stretchly lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only LeechBlock NG lists a browser extension.
    • Stretchly also covers menu bar app.
  8. Workrave

    Free RSI-prevention break reminder with daily usage limits

    • Workrave is free. LeechBlock NG is free.
    • Only Workrave lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only LeechBlock NG lists a browser extension.
    • Workrave also covers time tracking.
  9. Pomofocus

    Browser-based Pomodoro timer with a task list and reports

    • Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year. LeechBlock NG is free.
    • Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
    • Only Pomofocus lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only LeechBlock NG lists a browser extension.
  10. Pomello

    Desktop Pomodoro timer that runs on your Trello cards

    • Pomello starts at $20 / year, or $2 / month (Premium). LeechBlock NG is free.
    • Only Pomello lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only LeechBlock NG lists a browser extension.
    • LeechBlock NG is open source, according to its own site.

Common questions

Which LeechBlock NG alternatives have a Linux app?

StayFree, FocusMe, RoundPie, Focus Timer, Blanket, Pomatez, Stretchly, Workrave and 2 more list a Linux app.

Does LeechBlock NG have a Linux app?

The LeechBlock NG listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Browser extension.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 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 LeechBlock NG: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.