Looking for a StayFocusd alternative?
Why people look for a StayFocusd alternative
- Time limits alone don't build a habit.
- No adult content protection.
- You want a focus timer, tasks and a streak in one place.
What ZenTab does differently
- Adult content protection with urge challenges, SafeSearch and Incognito coverage.
- A streak graph and calm New Tab that make focus something you build, not just a limit.
- Ambience that follows your timer, Focus Profiles and Earned Time.
- A free guide to block adult sites on your phone too.
When to stay with StayFocusd
Stay with StayFocusd if you want daily time allowances and a strict lockout for free, and nothing more. It does some things ZenTab doesn't:
- Everything is free, including time limits and the Nuclear Option.
- Fine-grained blocking down to in-page content like videos and images.
- Over 15 years of history and a very large user base.
Other StayFocusd alternatives
- BlockSite
A popular blocker with phone apps and cross-device sync, on a subscription.
ZenTab vs BlockSite - 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 - Forest
A gamified focus timer where a virtual tree grows while you stay focused.
ZenTab vs Forest - 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 StayFocusd 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 StayFocusd for what ZenTab doesn't do.
How long does switching from StayFocusd 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.