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Open-source alternatives to Session

Session 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.

Session has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99). 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 Session

  1. Goodtime

    Minimalist open-source Pomodoro timer for Android

    • Goodtime starts at $6.99 one-time in-app purchase (Google Play, US). Session starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99).
    • Only Goodtime lists an Android app.
    • Only Session lists a macOS app.
    • Goodtime is open source, according to its own site.
    Goodtime pricing and details

  2. Focus Timer

    Free Pomodoro timer for Linux, formerly GNOME Pomodoro

    • Focus Timer is free. Session starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99).
    • Only Focus Timer lists a Linux app.
    • Only Session lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Focus Timer is open source, according to its own site.
    Focus Timer pricing and details

  3. SelfControl

    Free Mac app that blocks distracting sites until a timer ends

    • SelfControl is free. Session starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99).
    • Only Session lists an iOS app.
    • SelfControl is open source, according to its own site.
    • Session also covers Pomodoro timer and time tracking.
    SelfControl pricing and details

  4. LeechBlock NG

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

    • LeechBlock NG is free. Session starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99).
    • Only LeechBlock NG lists a browser extension.
    • Only Session lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • LeechBlock NG is open source, according to its own site.
    LeechBlock NG pricing and details

  5. TomatoBar

    Free open-source Pomodoro timer for the Mac menu bar

    • TomatoBar is free. Session starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99).
    • Only Session lists an iOS app.
    • TomatoBar is open source, according to its own site.
    • TomatoBar also covers menu bar app.
    TomatoBar pricing and details

  6. Foqos

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

    • Foqos is free. Session starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99).
    • Foqos is open source, according to its own site.
    • Session also covers Pomodoro timer and time tracking.
    Foqos pricing and details

  7. Blanket

    Free open-source ambient sound mixer for the Linux desktop

    • Blanket is free. Session starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99).
    • Only Blanket lists a Linux app.
    • Only Session lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Blanket is open source, according to its own site.
    Blanket pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Session?

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

Is Session open source?

Session is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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