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Portal alternatives

Portal compared with 5 alternatives: Endel, Tide, Dark Noise, Noisli and Brain.fm.

Portal has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99 / month, or $29.99 / year (US App Store). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
PortalThis toolFree plan · from $2.99/moYesmacOS, iOS
EndelFree plan · from $6.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
TideFree plan · from $11.99/moYesmacOS, iOS, Android
Dark NoiseFree plan · from $2.99/moYesmacOS, iOS
NoisliFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, iOS
Brain.fmFree trial · from $99.99/yrTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Portal

  1. Endel

    Adaptive soundscapes for focus, relaxation and sleep

    • Endel starts at $6.99 / month, or $39.99 / year (web checkout, US-dollar list). Portal starts at $2.99 / month, or $29.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Endel lists a web app.
    • Only Endel lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Portal also covers Pomodoro timer.

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

    Endel vs PortalEndel pricing and details

  2. Tide

    Nature soundscapes with a focus timer, sleep and meditation

    • Tide starts at $11.99 / month, or $59.99 / year (US App Store). Portal starts at $2.99 / month, or $29.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Tide lists an Android app.
    • Portal can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: People who work or study to rain, ocean and other nature sounds

    Tide vs PortalTide pricing and details

  3. 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). Portal starts at $2.99 / month, or $29.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Portal also covers Pomodoro timer.

    Suits: Falling asleep or masking noise with a simple sound app

    Dark Noise vs PortalDark Noise pricing and details

  4. 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. Portal starts at $2.99 / month, or $29.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Noisli lists a web app.
    • Only Portal lists a macOS app.
    • Portal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Noisli also covers Markdown.

    Suits: Masking office, traffic or household noise while working

    Noisli vs PortalNoisli pricing and details

  5. Brain.fm

    Functional music for focus, relaxation, sleep and meditation

    • Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually. Portal starts at $2.99 / month, or $29.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Portal has a free plan. Brain.fm does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Brain.fm lists a web app.
    • Only Brain.fm lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Portal can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: People who find lyrics distracting while they work

    Brain.fm vs PortalBrain.fm pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Portal

  • Apple devices only: iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro. No Android, Windows or web version is listed.
  • Open Access covers 3 portals at a time; the rest of the library and smart lighting support need a Premium membership.
  • The App Store listing requires iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4 or macOS 15.4 or later, and some v4 features need iOS 26.
  • On the Mac, HomeKit lights are not supported and visuals cannot span more than one screen.
Portal pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Portal?

The alternatives to Portal in this directory are Endel, Tide, Dark Noise, Noisli and Brain.fm. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Portal.

Is there a free alternative to Portal?

Yes. Endel, Tide, Dark Noise and Noisli have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Portal alternatives work on Windows?

The Portal listing does not include a Windows app. Endel and Brain.fm list one.

Which Portal alternatives work on Android?

The Portal listing does not include an Android app. Endel, Tide and Brain.fm list one.

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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