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Open-source alternatives to Stay Focused

Stay Focused is not described as open source on its own site. 12 of the 83 other focus apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

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.

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

How each one differs from Stay Focused

  1. Goodtime

    Minimalist open-source Pomodoro timer for Android

    • Goodtime starts at $6.99 one-time in-app purchase (Google Play, US). Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Stay Focused lists an iOS app.
    • Only Stay Focused lists a browser extension.
    • 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. 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

  3. Moodist

    Free, open-source ambient sound mixer for focus and calm

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

  4. SelfControl

    Free Mac app that blocks distracting sites until a timer ends

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

  5. LeechBlock NG

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

    • LeechBlock NG is free. Stay Focused starts at $3.99 / month, or $24.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Stay Focused lists Android and iOS apps.
    • LeechBlock NG is open source, according to its own site.
    • Stay Focused also covers Pomodoro timer, time tracking and focus music.
    LeechBlock NG pricing and details

  6. TomatoBar

    Free open-source Pomodoro timer for the Mac menu bar

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

  7. Foqos

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

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

  8. 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

  9. Tomighty

    Free Pomodoro timer for the browser, Windows and Mac

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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

Is there an open-source alternative to Stay Focused?

Yes. Goodtime, Focus Timer, Moodist, SelfControl, LeechBlock NG, TomatoBar, Foqos, Blanket and 4 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Stay Focused open source?

Stay Focused is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 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 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.