Focusd vs Freedom
Focusd
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Freedom
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| Figure | Focusd | Freedom |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $3.33/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · Screen Time Management Apps | 7.7 (#19) | 9.2 (#1) |
| Integrations | Focusd lists no external integrations; it groups browser tab titles and supports custom browser executables. | The homepage describes exclusive focus audio tracks from Brain.fm as an included feature. |
| Privacy | The site states that Focusd has no account, cloud sync, or telemetry, and that its only network request is an optional update check. | The company says desktop and mobile blocking runs locally and that browsing or app activity is not logged or transmitted by the blockers. |
| Purpose | Focusd is a native Windows screen-time tracker that records app and browser-tab usage. | Freedom blocks distracting apps, websites, or the entire internet to help people focus. |
Plans
Freedom
- FreeFree
- Premium (monthly)$8.99 a month
- Premium (yearly)$40 a year
- Forever$99.50, paid once
In their own words
Focusd
Focusd has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Freedom
Freedom blocks distracting apps, websites or internet access to help people focus. It supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows, with blocking sessions and schedules that sync across supported devices, including Chromebook. Users can set sessions in advance or have them recur automatically; Locked Mode prevents ending a session early. Website Exceptions let Mac and Windows users allow selected sites while blocking others, but are not supported on iOS, Android or Chromebook. Freedom also offers focus music and ambient sounds, including tracks from Brain.fm. The free plan includes blocking, multi-device sync, custom blocklists and limited features. Premium adds scheduling, advance and recurring sessions, Locked Mode, unlimited sessions and partner perks. Premium costs $3.33 per year when billed yearly or $8.99 per month; a Forever option is $99.50 as a one-time payment. A 7-day trial is listed. Freedom says it does not track browsing, app usage or personal activity.