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Lofi Girl alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Lofi Girl alternative is Endel (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Lofi Girl compared with 4 alternatives: Noisli, Brain.fm, Endel and focus.music.

Lofi Girl's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 2 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Lofi GirlThis toolFreeFreeWeb
NoisliFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, iOS
Brain.fmFree trial · from $99.99/yrTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
EndelFree plan · from $6.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
focus.musicFree trial · from $3.33/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Lofi Girl has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Noisli, Brain.fm, Endel and focus.music score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessLofi GirlNoisliBrain.fmEndelfocus.music

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
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How each one differs from Lofi Girl

  1. Noisli

    Ambient sound mixer with a session timer and text editor

    • Noisli starts at $10 / month billed yearly (Pro); the iOS app is $1.99 once.
    • Noisli also lists an iOS app.
    • Noisli also covers Markdown.

    Suits: Masking office, traffic or household noise while working

  2. Brain.fm

    Functional music for focus, relaxation, sleep and meditation

    • Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually.
    • Brain.fm has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Lofi Girl.
    • Brain.fm also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.

    Suits: People who find lyrics distracting while they work

  3. Endel

    Adaptive soundscapes for focus, relaxation and sleep

    • Endel starts at $6.99 / month, or $39.99 / year (web checkout, US-dollar list).
    • Endel also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Endel can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Endel does not cover Pomodoro timer, which Lofi Girl does.

    Suits: People who work or study better with background sound than silence

  4. focus.music

    Human-made instrumental music for timed focus sessions

    • focus.music starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99), or $4.99 monthly.
    • focus.music has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Lofi Girl.
    • focus.music also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • focus.music does not cover Pomodoro timer, which Lofi Girl does.

    Suits: People who work best to instrumental music without vocals

Limits worth knowing in Lofi Girl

  • The pages we read state no prices or plans, so pricing is unverified.
  • The streams are watched on YouTube, and the Lofi Desk page reports needing YouTube cookies to be accepted.
  • It is a music channel, not a timer: the Pomodoro element is a stream, not a tool you control.
  • Lofi Desk is labeled a beta.
Lofi Girl pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Lofi Girl?

The alternatives to Lofi Girl in this directory are Noisli, Brain.fm, Endel and focus.music. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Lofi Girl.

Is there a free alternative to Lofi Girl?

Yes. Noisli and Endel have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Lofi Girl alternatives work on Windows?

The Lofi Girl listing does not include a Windows app. Brain.fm, Endel and focus.music list one.

Which Lofi Girl alternatives work on macOS?

The Lofi Girl listing does not include a macOS app. Brain.fm, Endel and focus.music list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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