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Open-source alternatives to StudyStream

StudyStream 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.

StudyStream has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99 / month (US App Store; several amounts listed). 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 StudyStream

  1. Goodtime

    Minimalist open-source Pomodoro timer for Android

    • Goodtime starts at $6.99 one-time in-app purchase (Google Play, US). StudyStream starts at $1.99 / month (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • Only StudyStream lists a web app.
    • Goodtime is open source, according to its own site.
    • Goodtime can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Goodtime pricing and details

  2. TomatoBar

    Free open-source Pomodoro timer for the Mac menu bar

    • TomatoBar is free. StudyStream starts at $1.99 / month (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • Only TomatoBar lists a macOS app.
    • Only StudyStream lists a web app.
    • Only StudyStream lists iOS and Android apps.
    TomatoBar pricing and details

  3. Focus Timer

    Free Pomodoro timer for Linux, formerly GNOME Pomodoro

    • Focus Timer is free. StudyStream starts at $1.99 / month (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • Only Focus Timer lists a Linux app.
    • Only StudyStream lists a web app.
    • Only StudyStream lists iOS and Android apps.
    Focus Timer pricing and details

  4. SelfControl

    Free Mac app that blocks distracting sites until a timer ends

    • SelfControl is free. StudyStream starts at $1.99 / month (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • Only SelfControl lists a macOS app.
    • Only StudyStream lists a web app.
    • Only StudyStream lists iOS and Android apps.
    SelfControl pricing and details

  5. LeechBlock NG

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

    • LeechBlock NG is free. StudyStream starts at $1.99 / month (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • Only LeechBlock NG lists a browser extension.
    • Only StudyStream lists a web app.
    • Only StudyStream lists iOS and Android apps.
    LeechBlock NG pricing and details

  6. Foqos

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

    • Foqos is free. StudyStream starts at $1.99 / month (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • Only Foqos lists a macOS app.
    • Only StudyStream lists a web app.
    • Only StudyStream lists an Android app.
    Foqos pricing and details

  7. Blanket

    Free open-source ambient sound mixer for the Linux desktop

    • Blanket is free. StudyStream starts at $1.99 / month (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • Only Blanket lists a Linux app.
    • Only StudyStream lists a web app.
    • Only StudyStream lists iOS and Android apps.
    Blanket pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to StudyStream?

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

Is StudyStream open source?

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