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Noisli alternatives
Noisli compared with 12 alternatives: myNoise, A Soft Murmur, Brain.fm, Endel, Noizio and 7 more.
Noisli has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 / month billed yearly (Pro); the iOS app is $1.99 once. 10 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| NoisliThis tool | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| myNoise | Free plan · from $10 one-time | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| A Soft Murmur | Free plan · from $14.99/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Brain.fm | Free trial · from $99.99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Endel | Free plan · from $6.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Noizio | Free plan · from $2.99 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Blanket | Free | Free | Linux |
| Dark Noise | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Flocus | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web |
| focus.music | Free trial · from $3.33/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| LifeAt | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows |
| Portal | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Tide | Free plan · from $11.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Noisli
- Free plan · from $10 one-time
myNoise
Adjustable background noise and soundscape generators
- myNoise starts at $10 one-time donation, or $5 / month (lifetime website access). Noisli starts at $10 / month billed yearly (Pro); the iOS app is $1.99 once.
- Only myNoise lists an Android app.
- myNoise can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Noisli also covers Markdown and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People masking office chatter or household noise while they work
- Free plan · from $14.99/yr
A Soft Murmur
Ambient sound mixer for the browser, iPhone and Android
- A Soft Murmur starts at $14.99 / year (Pro, bought on the web); iOS sound packs are $1.99 to $3.99 each. Noisli starts at $10 / month billed yearly (Pro); the iOS app is $1.99 once.
- Only A Soft Murmur lists an Android app.
- Noisli also covers Markdown and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Masking noise in a library, coffee shop or shared office
- Free trial · from $99.99/yr
Brain.fm
Functional music for focus, relaxation, sleep and meditation
- Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually. Noisli starts at $10 / month billed yearly (Pro); the iOS app is $1.99 once.
- Noisli has a free plan. Brain.fm does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Brain.fm lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- Noisli also covers Markdown.
Suits: People who find lyrics distracting while they work
- Free plan · from $6.99/mo
Endel
Adaptive soundscapes for focus, relaxation and sleep
- Endel starts at $6.99 / month, or $39.99 / year (web checkout, US-dollar list). Noisli starts at $10 / month billed yearly (Pro); the iOS app is $1.99 once.
- Only Endel lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- Endel can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Noisli also covers Markdown and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People who work or study better with background sound than silence
- Free plan · from $2.99 one-time
Noizio
Ambient sound mixer for Mac, phones and the browser
- Noizio starts at $2.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $9.99 one-time on Mac. Noisli starts at $10 / month billed yearly (Pro); the iOS app is $1.99 once.
- Only Noizio lists macOS and Android apps.
- Noizio can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Noisli also covers Markdown.
Suits: People who want ambient sound without a subscription or account
- Free
Blanket
Free open-source ambient sound mixer for the Linux desktop
- Blanket is free. Noisli starts at $10 / month billed yearly (Pro); the iOS app is $1.99 once.
- Only Blanket lists a Linux app.
- Only Noisli lists a web app.
- Only Noisli lists an iOS app.
- Blanket is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Linux users who want background noise while they work
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Dark Noise
Ambient noise app for iPhone, iPad and Mac with custom mixes
- Dark Noise starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store). Noisli starts at $10 / month billed yearly (Pro); the iOS app is $1.99 once.
- Only Dark Noise lists a macOS app.
- Only Noisli lists a web app.
- Dark Noise can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Noisli also covers Markdown and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Falling asleep or masking noise with a simple sound app
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Flocus
Browser focus dashboard with timer, to-dos, music and ambient sounds
- Flocus starts at $5 / month, billed annually (early-bird price), or $9 monthly. Noisli starts at $10 / month billed yearly (Pro); the iOS app is $1.99 once.
- Only Noisli lists an iOS app.
- Flocus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Flocus also covers tasks.
- Noisli also covers Markdown.
Suits: Students and desk workers who want a timer, to-do list and music in one browser tab
- Free trial · from $3.33/mo
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. Noisli starts at $10 / month billed yearly (Pro); the iOS app is $1.99 once.
- Noisli has a free plan. focus.music does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only focus.music lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- Noisli also covers Markdown and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People who work best to instrumental music without vocals
- Free plan · from $8/mo
LifeAt
Virtual workspace with ambient scenes, timers and a task planner
- LifeAt starts at $8 / month, billed yearly (early-bird price), or $12 monthly. Noisli starts at $10 / month billed yearly (Pro); the iOS app is $1.99 once.
- Only LifeAt lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Noisli lists an iOS app.
- LifeAt also covers notes, tasks, time blocking, calendar and time tracking.
- Noisli also covers Markdown.
Suits: People who like working against an ambient video backdrop with sound
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Portal
Nature scenes with spatial audio for focus, sleep and calm
- Portal starts at $2.99 / month, or $29.99 / year (US App Store). Noisli starts at $10 / month billed yearly (Pro); the iOS app is $1.99 once.
- Only Portal lists a macOS app.
- Only Noisli lists a web app.
- Portal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Noisli also covers Markdown.
Suits: People who focus or sleep better with nature sounds than music
- Free plan · from $11.99/mo
Tide
Nature soundscapes with a focus timer, sleep and meditation
- Tide starts at $11.99 / month, or $59.99 / year (US App Store). Noisli starts at $10 / month billed yearly (Pro); the iOS app is $1.99 once.
- Only Tide lists Android and macOS apps.
- Only Noisli lists a web app.
- Noisli also covers Markdown.
Suits: People who work or study to rain, ocean and other nature sounds
Limits worth knowing in Noisli
- The Free plan limits streaming to 1.5 hours a day and includes 16 of the 28 sounds.
- Oscillation, Shuffle, the advanced Timer and the advanced Text Editor need Pro or Business.
- Noisli says plan features are intended for desktop browsers on Mac or Windows; the iPhone and iPad app is a separate $1.99 purchase.
- The site also names an Android app and a Chrome extension, but its Google Play link returned Not Found and its Chrome Web Store link showed the item as not available.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Noisli?
The alternatives to Noisli in this directory are myNoise, A Soft Murmur, Brain.fm, Endel, Noizio, Blanket, Dark Noise, Flocus, focus.music, LifeAt, Portal and Tide. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Noisli.
Is there a free alternative to Noisli?
Yes. Blanket is free to use. myNoise, A Soft Murmur, Endel, Noizio, Dark Noise, Flocus, LifeAt, Portal and Tide have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Noisli alternatives work on Windows?
The Noisli listing does not include a Windows app. Brain.fm, Endel, focus.music and LifeAt list one.
Which Noisli alternatives work on macOS?
The Noisli listing does not include a macOS app. Brain.fm, Endel, Noizio, Dark Noise, focus.music, LifeAt, Portal and Tide list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Noisli?
Blanket is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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