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Opal alternatives with a Linux app

The Opal listing does not include a Linux app. 7 of the 65 other focus apps in this directory list a Linux app.

Opal has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.29 / month, billed annually ($99.99). 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 Opal

  1. FocusMe

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

    • FocusMe starts at $9.95 / month (per the pricing page title); $249 lifetime. Opal starts at $8.29 / month, billed annually ($99.99).
    • Only FocusMe lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only FocusMe lists a browser extension.
    • FocusMe also covers tasks, Pomodoro timer and time tracking.
    FocusMe pricing and details

  2. Pomofocus

    Browser-based Pomodoro timer with a task list and reports

    • Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year. Opal starts at $8.29 / month, billed annually ($99.99).
    • Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
    • Only Pomofocus lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Opal lists iOS and Android apps.
    Pomofocus pricing and details

  3. StayFree

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

    • StayFree is free. Opal starts at $8.29 / month, billed annually ($99.99).
    • Only StayFree lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only StayFree lists a browser extension.
    • Opal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    StayFree pricing and details

  4. RoundPie

    Pomodoro timer that tracks time on tasks from other tools

    • RoundPie starts at €2 / month, billed annually (€24), for the Lite plan. Opal starts at $8.29 / month, billed annually ($99.99).
    • Only RoundPie lists a web app.
    • Only RoundPie lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only RoundPie lists a browser extension.
    RoundPie pricing and details

  5. Blanket

    Free open-source ambient sound mixer for the Linux desktop

    • Blanket is free. Opal starts at $8.29 / month, billed annually ($99.99).
    • Only Blanket lists a Linux app.
    • Only Opal lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Blanket is open source, according to its own site.
    Blanket pricing and details

  6. Pomello

    Desktop Pomodoro timer that runs on your Trello cards

    • Pomello starts at $20 / year, or $2 / month (Premium). Opal starts at $8.29 / month, billed annually ($99.99).
    • Only Pomello lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Opal lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Opal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Pomello pricing and details

  7. Focus Timer

    Free Pomodoro timer for Linux, formerly GNOME Pomodoro

    • Focus Timer is free. Opal starts at $8.29 / month, billed annually ($99.99).
    • Only Focus Timer lists a Linux app.
    • Only Opal lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Focus Timer is open source, according to its own site.
    Focus Timer pricing and details

Common questions

Which Opal alternatives have a Linux app?

FocusMe, Pomofocus, StayFree, RoundPie, Blanket, Pomello and Focus Timer list a Linux app.

Does Opal have a Linux app?

The Opal listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS, iOS and Android.

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 Opal: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.