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Open-source alternatives to ScreenZen

ScreenZen 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.

ScreenZen is free to use. 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 ScreenZen

  1. Foqos

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

    • Foqos is free. ScreenZen is free.
    • Only ScreenZen lists Android and Windows apps.
    • Foqos is open source, according to its own site.
    • ScreenZen also covers time tracking.
    Foqos vs ScreenZenFoqos pricing and details

  2. SelfControl

    Free Mac app that blocks distracting sites until a timer ends

    • SelfControl is free. ScreenZen is free.
    • Only ScreenZen lists iOS, Android and Windows apps.
    • SelfControl is open source, according to its own site.
    • ScreenZen also covers time tracking.
    SelfControl pricing and details

  3. LeechBlock NG

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

    • LeechBlock NG is free. ScreenZen is free.
    • Only LeechBlock NG lists a browser extension.
    • Only ScreenZen lists iOS, Android, macOS and Windows apps.
    • LeechBlock NG is open source, according to its own site.
    LeechBlock NG pricing and details

  4. Goodtime

    Minimalist open-source Pomodoro timer for Android

    • Goodtime starts at $6.99 one-time in-app purchase (Google Play, US). ScreenZen is free.
    • Only ScreenZen lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Goodtime is open source, according to its own site.
    • Goodtime can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Goodtime pricing and details

  5. Focus Timer

    Free Pomodoro timer for Linux, formerly GNOME Pomodoro

    • Focus Timer is free. ScreenZen is free.
    • Only Focus Timer lists a Linux app.
    • Only ScreenZen lists iOS, Android, macOS and Windows apps.
    • Focus Timer is open source, according to its own site.
    Focus Timer pricing and details

  6. TomatoBar

    Free open-source Pomodoro timer for the Mac menu bar

    • TomatoBar is free. ScreenZen is free.
    • Only ScreenZen lists iOS, Android and Windows apps.
    • TomatoBar is open source, according to its own site.
    • TomatoBar also covers Pomodoro timer and menu bar app.
    TomatoBar pricing and details

  7. Blanket

    Free open-source ambient sound mixer for the Linux desktop

    • Blanket is free. ScreenZen is free.
    • Only Blanket lists a Linux app.
    • Only ScreenZen lists iOS, Android, 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 ScreenZen?

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

Is ScreenZen open source?

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