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Pomofocus alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Pomofocus: free version shows ads, and projects, CSV export and Todoist import need premium. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Pomofocus, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Toggl Track currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Toggl Track logoToggl TrackFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +44 of 461.8
2Super Productivity logoSuper ProductivityOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 454.4
3Forest logoForestFree plan + paidNoiOS, Android, Browser extension5 of 540.0
  1. Toggl Track logo

    1. Toggl TrackTop pick

    Best for: Freelancers and small teams who want an easy timer and clear billable-hours reports

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Pomofocus

    Full time tracker with a Pomodoro mode, for people who need billable hours and reports by project.

    Pros

    • Very easy start-stop timer on every platform
    • Browser extension adds timers inside many web apps
    • Clear, flexible reports

    Cons

    • Free plan limited to a few users
    • Billable rates and estimates need a paid plan
    • Per-user pricing adds up for larger teams
    Visit Toggl Track Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Toggl Track a good Pomofocus alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 3 users
    Checked Oct 29, 2026toggl.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starter price
    $9 per user/month
    Checked Oct 29, 2026toggl.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium price
    $16 per user/month
    Checked Oct 29, 2026toggl.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 29, 2026toggl.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Super Productivity logo

    2. Super Productivity

    Best for: Developers and freelancers who want tasks and time tracking together, free and offline

    Open sourceWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    54.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Pomofocus

    Free, open-source task manager with a Pomodoro timer and time tracking, without a premium tier.

    Pros

    • Built-in time tracking, timesheets and Pomodoro
    • Imports issues from GitHub, GitLab and Jira
    • Local-first with no account required

    Cons

    • Busy interface with many settings
    • Sync needs setting up with WebDAV, Dropbox or Super Sync
    • No real-time collaboration
    Visit Super Productivity Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Super Productivity a good Pomofocus alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 29, 2026super-productivity.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, web
    Checked Oct 29, 2026super-productivity.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Offline mode
    Yes, no account needed
    Checked Oct 29, 2026super-productivity.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    GitHub, GitLab, Jira
    Checked Oct 29, 2026super-productivity.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Forest logo

    3. Forest

    Best for: Students and phone-distracted people who respond to a playful, visual reward for focused time

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Browser extension

    40.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Pomofocus

    A phone focus timer that blocks distracting apps and turns sessions into a growing forest.

    Pros

    • App blocking is included in the free tier
    • Visual forest makes progress feel concrete and motivating
    • Group sessions add shared accountability
    • Real tree planting through a nonprofit partner

    Cons

    • No desktop app; computers are covered only by browser extensions
    • Not a timesheet tool: no billing, projects or client reports
    • Free tier shows ads; allowlists and full stats need Plus
    Visit Forest Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Forest a good Pomofocus alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, no time limit
    Checked Nov 1, 2026forestapp.cc(opens source in a new tab)
    App blocking
    Free on every tier
    Checked Nov 1, 2026forestapp.cc(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iPhone, iPad, Android, Chrome and Firefox
    Checked Nov 1, 2026forestapp.cc(opens source in a new tab)
    Real trees planted
    2 million+
    Checked Nov 1, 2026forestapp.cc(opens source in a new tab)
    Launched
    2014
    Checked Nov 1, 2026forestapp.cc(opens source in a new tab)

The best Pomofocus alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Toggl Track logo

Best Pomofocus alternative for most people

Toggl Track

Full time tracker with a Pomodoro mode, for people who need billable hours and reports by project.

Super Productivity logo

Best Pomofocus alternative for a free option

Super Productivity

Free, open-source task manager with a Pomodoro timer and time tracking, without a premium tier.

Forest logo

Best Pomofocus alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Forest

A phone focus timer that blocks distracting apps and turns sessions into a growing forest.

Super Productivity logo

Best Pomofocus alternative for open source

Super Productivity

Free, open-source task manager with a Pomodoro timer and time tracking, without a premium tier.

Toggl Track logo

Best Pomofocus alternative for Mac

Toggl Track

Full time tracker with a Pomodoro mode, for people who need billable hours and reports by project.

Toggl Track logo

Best Pomofocus alternative for Windows

Toggl Track

Full time tracker with a Pomodoro mode, for people who need billable hours and reports by project.

Toggl Track logo

Best Pomofocus alternative for Linux

Toggl Track

Full time tracker with a Pomodoro mode, for people who need billable hours and reports by project.

Toggl Track logo

Best Pomofocus alternative for iPhone and Android

Toggl Track

Full time tracker with a Pomodoro mode, for people who need billable hours and reports by project.

Toggl Track logo

Best Pomofocus alternative for working in the browser

Toggl Track

Full time tracker with a Pomodoro mode, for people who need billable hours and reports by project.

Pomofocus alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Pomofocus?

Toggl Track ranks first right now. Full time tracker with a Pomodoro mode, for people who need billable hours and reports by project. Super Productivity and Forest follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Pomofocus?

Yes. Toggl Track (free plan + paid), Super Productivity (open source) and Forest (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Pomofocus?

Yes: Super Productivity.

Which Pomofocus alternatives work on Linux?

Toggl Track and Super Productivity run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Pomofocus?

The complaints we hear most: free version shows ads; projects, CSV export and Todoist import need premium; windows desktop app is unsigned and triggers a security warning.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Pomofocus, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.