Skip to content
ToolGPA

Pomofocus alternatives · Focus

Open-source alternatives to Pomofocus

Pomofocus is not described as open source on its own site. 7 of the 65 other focus apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Pomofocus has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3 / month, or $18 / year. 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 Pomofocus

  1. Focus Timer

    Free Pomodoro timer for Linux, formerly GNOME Pomodoro

    • 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.
    Focus Timer vs PomofocusFocus Timer pricing and details

  2. Goodtime

    Minimalist open-source Pomodoro timer for Android

    • 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 vs PomofocusGoodtime pricing and details

  3. TomatoBar

    Free open-source Pomodoro timer for the Mac menu bar

    • TomatoBar is free. Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year.
    • Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
    • Only Pomofocus lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • TomatoBar is open source, according to its own site.
    TomatoBar pricing and details

  4. SelfControl

    Free Mac app that blocks distracting sites until a timer ends

    • SelfControl is free. Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year.
    • Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
    • Only Pomofocus lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • SelfControl is open source, according to its own site.
    SelfControl pricing and details

  5. LeechBlock NG

    Free browser extension that blocks time-wasting sites on a schedule

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

  6. Foqos

    Free open-source iPhone app blocker using NFC tags or QR codes

    • Foqos is free. Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year.
    • Only Foqos lists an iOS app.
    • Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
    • Only Pomofocus lists Windows and Linux apps.
    Foqos pricing and details

  7. Blanket

    Free open-source ambient sound mixer for the Linux desktop

    • Blanket is free. Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year.
    • Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
    • Only Pomofocus lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Blanket is open source, according to its own site.
    Blanket pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Pomofocus?

Yes. Focus Timer, Goodtime, TomatoBar, SelfControl, LeechBlock NG, Foqos and Blanket are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Pomofocus open source?

Pomofocus is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

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