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Stay Focused alternatives with a Linux app

The Stay Focused listing does not include a Linux app. 10 of the 83 other focus apps in this directory list a Linux app.

Stay Focused has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store). All of them are free or have a free plan.

10 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Stay Focused

  1. StayFree

    Free cross-device screen time tracker and app and site blocker

    • StayFree is free. Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only StayFree lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Stay Focused also covers Pomodoro timer and focus music.
    StayFree vs Stay FocusedStayFree pricing and details

  2. FocusMe

    Website and app blocker with hard-to-bypass enforced plans

    • FocusMe starts at $9.95 / month (per the pricing page title); $249 lifetime. Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only FocusMe lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • FocusMe can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • FocusMe also covers tasks.
    FocusMe pricing and details

  3. RoundPie

    Pomodoro timer that tracks time on tasks from other tools

    • RoundPie starts at €2 / month, billed annually (€24), for the Lite plan. Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only RoundPie lists a web app.
    • Only RoundPie lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • RoundPie also covers tasks.
    RoundPie pricing and details

  4. Pomofocus

    Browser-based Pomodoro timer with a task list and reports

    • Pomofocus starts at $3 / month, or $18 / year. Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
    • Only Pomofocus lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Stay Focused lists Android and iOS apps.
    Pomofocus pricing and details

  5. Pomello

    Desktop Pomodoro timer that runs on your Trello cards

    • Pomello starts at $20 / year, or $2 / month (Premium). Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Pomello lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Stay Focused lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Stay Focused lists a browser extension.
    Pomello pricing and details

  6. Focus Timer

    Free Pomodoro timer for Linux, formerly GNOME Pomodoro

    • Focus Timer is free. Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Focus Timer lists a Linux app.
    • Only Stay Focused lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Stay Focused lists a browser extension.
    Focus Timer pricing and details

  7. Blanket

    Free open-source ambient sound mixer for the Linux desktop

    • Blanket is free. Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Blanket lists a Linux app.
    • Only Stay Focused lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Stay Focused lists a browser extension.
    Blanket pricing and details

  8. Pomatez

    Free open-source Pomodoro desktop app with a built-in task list

    • Pomatez is free. Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Pomatez lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Stay Focused lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Stay Focused lists a browser extension.
    Pomatez pricing and details

  9. Workrave

    Free RSI-prevention break reminder with daily usage limits

    • Workrave is free. Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Workrave lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Stay Focused lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Stay Focused lists a browser extension.
    Workrave pricing and details

  10. Stretchly

    Open-source break reminder for Mac, Windows and Linux

    • Stretchly is free. Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Stretchly lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Stay Focused lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Stay Focused lists a browser extension.
    Stretchly pricing and details

Common questions

Which Stay Focused alternatives have a Linux app?

StayFree, FocusMe, RoundPie, Pomofocus, Pomello, Focus Timer, Blanket, Pomatez and 2 more list a Linux app.

Does Stay Focused have a Linux app?

The Stay Focused listing does not include a Linux app. It lists iOS, Android and Browser extension.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 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 Stay Focused: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.