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Pomofocus alternatives

Pomofocus compared with 12 alternatives: Pomodor, Focus To-Do, Focus Keeper, Session, Be Focused and 7 more.

Pomofocus has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3 / month, or $18 / year. All 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

At a glance

Tool	Price	Free plan	Runs on
PomofocusThis tool	Free plan · from $3/mo	Yes	Web, macOS, Windows, Linux
Pomodor	Free	Free	Web
Focus To-Do	Free plan · from $1.99	Yes	macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Focus Keeper	Free plan · from $3.99/mo	Yes	Web, iOS, Android
Session	Free plan · from $3.33/mo	Yes	macOS, iOS
Be Focused	Free plan · from $2.99/mo	Yes	macOS, iOS
Flocus	Free plan · from $5/mo	Yes	Web
Flow	Free plan · from $17.99/yr	Yes	macOS, iOS
Focus Timer	Free	Free	Linux
Goodtime	Free plan · from $6.99 one-time	Yes	iOS, Android
LifeAt	Free plan · from $8/mo	Yes	Web, macOS, Windows
Otto	Free plan · from $29/yr	Yes	Web, Browser extension
Pomello	Free plan · from $20/yr	Yes	macOS, Windows, Linux

How each one differs from Pomofocus

Pomodor
Minimal Pomodoro timer that runs in the browser
Free
- Pomodor is free. Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year.
- Only Pomofocus lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Pomofocus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Pomofocus also covers templates, tasks and time tracking.
Suits: People who want a plain Pomodoro timer in a browser tab
Pomodor vs Pomofocus Pomodor pricing and details
Focus To-Do
Pomodoro timer combined with a task list and time reports
Free plan · from $1.99
- Focus To-Do starts at $1.99 (period not shown), $3.99 / 3 months or $11.99 lifetime (US App Store). Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year.
- Only Focus To-Do lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Focus To-Do lists a browser extension.
- Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
- Only Pomofocus lists a Linux app.
Suits: People who want a Pomodoro timer and a to-do list in one app
Focus To-Do vs Pomofocus Focus To-Do pricing and details
Focus Keeper
Pomodoro timer with progress charts for iPhone, Android and web
Free plan · from $3.99/mo
- Focus Keeper starts at $3.99 / month or $34.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed). Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year.
- Only Focus Keeper lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Pomofocus lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Pomofocus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Pomofocus also covers templates.
Suits: Students timing study sessions and exam preparation
Focus Keeper vs Pomofocus Focus Keeper pricing and details
Session
Pomodoro focus timer with analytics for Mac, iPhone and iPad
Free plan · from $3.33/mo
- Session starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99). Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year.
- Only Session lists an iOS app.
- Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
- Only Pomofocus lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Pomofocus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Mac and iPhone users who work in Pomodoro intervals
Session vs Pomofocus Session pricing and details
Be Focused
Pomodoro timer with tasks for iPhone, iPad and Mac
Free plan · from $2.99/mo
- Be Focused starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store). Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year.
- Only Be Focused lists an iOS app.
- Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
- Only Pomofocus lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Be Focused also covers site & app blocker.
Suits: Apple users who want a Pomodoro timer tied to a task list
Be Focused vs Pomofocus Be Focused pricing and details
Flocus
Browser focus dashboard with timer, to-dos, music and ambient sounds
Free plan · from $5/mo
- Flocus starts at $5 / month, billed annually (early-bird price), or $9 monthly. Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year.
- Only Pomofocus lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Flocus also covers focus music.
- Pomofocus also covers templates and time tracking.
Suits: Students and desk workers who want a timer, to-do list and music in one browser tab
Flocus vs Pomofocus Flocus pricing and details
Flow
Minimal Pomodoro timer for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
Free plan · from $17.99/yr
- Flow starts at $17.99 / year ($1.49 / month), or $2.99 monthly (US App Store). Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year.
- Only Flow lists an iOS app.
- Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
- Only Pomofocus lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Flow also covers site & app blocker and menu bar app.
Suits: People who work only on Apple devices and want one timer across them
Flow vs Pomofocus Flow pricing and details
Focus Timer
Free Pomodoro timer for Linux, formerly GNOME Pomodoro
Free
- Focus Timer is free. Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year.
- Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
- Only Pomofocus lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Focus Timer is open source, according to its own site.
- Pomofocus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Linux users who want a Pomodoro timer built for their desktop
Focus Timer vs Pomofocus Focus Timer pricing and details
Goodtime
Minimalist open-source Pomodoro timer for Android
Free plan · from $6.99 one-time
- Goodtime starts at $6.99 one-time in-app purchase (Google Play, US). Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year.
- Only Goodtime lists Android and iOS apps.
- Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
- Only Pomofocus lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Goodtime is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Android users who want a plain timer with no ads or account
Goodtime vs Pomofocus Goodtime pricing and details
LifeAt
Virtual workspace with ambient scenes, timers and a task planner
Free plan · from $8/mo
- LifeAt starts at $8 / month, billed yearly (early-bird price), or $12 monthly. Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year.
- Only Pomofocus lists a Linux app.
- Pomofocus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- LifeAt also covers notes, time blocking, calendar and focus music.
- Pomofocus also covers templates.
Suits: People who like working against an ambient video backdrop with sound
LifeAt vs Pomofocus LifeAt pricing and details
Otto
Pomodoro timer and website blocker extension for Chrome
Free plan · from $29/yr
- Otto starts at $29 for a one-year license, or $66 once for a lifetime license. Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year.
- Only Otto lists a browser extension.
- Only Pomofocus lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Otto also covers site & app blocker.
- Pomofocus also covers templates.
Suits: People who do most of their work inside Chrome
Otto vs Pomofocus Otto pricing and details
Pomello
Desktop Pomodoro timer that runs on your Trello cards
Free plan · from $20/yr
- Pomello starts at $20 / year, or $2 / month (Premium). Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year.
- Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
- Pomofocus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Pomofocus also covers templates and tasks.
Suits: Trello users who want to run Pomodoro sessions against their cards
Pomello vs Pomofocus Pomello pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Pomofocus

The free version shows ads and stops at 3 templates; projects, yearly reports and report downloads need Premium.
Todoist import and webhook connections are Premium features.
No native phone app is listed: on a phone it runs in the browser, and the Mobile Alarm sound is not supported on iOS.
The site warns that the Windows download is not signed with a developer certificate, so Windows shows a safety warning.

Pomofocus pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Pomofocus?

The alternatives to Pomofocus in this directory are Pomodor, Focus To-Do, Focus Keeper, Session, Be Focused, Flocus, Flow, Focus Timer, Goodtime, LifeAt, Otto and Pomello. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Pomofocus.

Is there a free alternative to Pomofocus?

Yes. Pomodor and Focus Timer are free to use. Focus To-Do, Focus Keeper, Session, Be Focused, Flocus, Flow, Goodtime, LifeAt, Otto and Pomello have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Pomofocus alternatives work on Android?

The Pomofocus listing does not include an Android app. Focus To-Do, Focus Keeper and Goodtime list one.

Which Pomofocus alternatives work on iOS?

The Pomofocus listing does not include an iOS app. Focus To-Do, Focus Keeper, Session, Be Focused, Flow and Goodtime list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Pomofocus?

Focus Timer and Goodtime are described as open source on their own sites.

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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