Looking for a Forest alternative?
Why people look for a Forest alternative
- The desktop extension is mainly a timer, not a full blocker.
- You want blocking that works all day, not only during a timer.
- You want a streak you can see every time you open a tab.
What ZenTab does differently
- Blocking that holds outside a session, with schedules, limits and Strict Mode.
- Feed Eraser for YouTube, Instagram, Reddit and more.
- Adult content protection.
- A one-time price instead of a Plus subscription.
When to stay with Forest
Stay with Forest if you want a playful focus timer on your phone. It does some things ZenTab doesn't:
- The most charming motivation of any focus app.
- Strong on the phone, where it can block apps during a session.
- Plant Together lets friends focus at the same time.
Other Forest alternatives
- BlockSite
A popular blocker with phone apps and cross-device sync, on a subscription.
ZenTab vs BlockSite - StayFocusd
A long-running, free Chrome extension built around daily time allowances.
ZenTab vs StayFocusd - LeechBlock NG
A free, open-source and very configurable blocker for Firefox and Chrome.
ZenTab vs LeechBlock NG - Cold Turkey
A strict desktop blocker for Windows and Mac that can lock apps and the whole computer.
ZenTab vs Cold Turkey - Freedom
A cross-device blocker that runs synced sessions on your phone and computer at once.
ZenTab vs Freedom - Momentum
A beautiful New Tab dashboard with photos, quotes and to-dos, with focus tools in Plus.
ZenTab vs Momentum
Frequently asked questions
Is ZenTab free?
Yes. The free plan blocks 10 sites, hides YouTube Shorts and includes the focus timer, Zen New Tab and streak, with no time limit. Pro is $10 once, with a 7-day free trial and a 14-day refund.
Can I use ZenTab and Forest together?
You can, but most people pick one, so there's a single set of rules to manage. If you keep both, move your website blocking to ZenTab and keep Forest for what ZenTab doesn't do.
How long does switching from Forest take?
About a minute. Add ZenTab to Chrome, pick the distraction packs you want in the 60-second setup, and add any other sites from your old list in Site Blocker.
Try ZenTab free
Block distracting sites, hide endless feeds and grow a focus streak. Free forever, with a 7-day Pro trial and no card. Pro is $10 once, with a 14-day money-back guarantee.