Pomodoro Alternatives for Linux

Pomodoro is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Super Productivity, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Pomodoro and 19 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Pomodoro are Cattr, Pomatez, Flowkeeper and Gnome Pomodoro.

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  1. Free, open-source software offering task management and time tracking across Linux, MacOS, and Windows with Jira, GitHub, and GitLab integration, plus a pomodoro timer for breaks and focus. Designed with privacy in mind, it requires no user data collection or registration.

    278 Super Productivity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • Chrome OS
    • AppImageHub
    • AppImage
    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. Cattr icon
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    Cattr is a free open-source self-hosted time tracker with desktop clients for windows, mac, linux. The key features are built-in screenshot capture, activity detection.

    274 Cattr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. Pomatez icon
     11 likes

    Pomatez is a multi-platform desktop application designed for individuals who utilize the Pomodoro technique. The application offers a range of features that can be customized according to user preference, including the ability to modify the default Pomodoro configuration.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. Flowkeeper icon
     13 likes

    Enhance focus and productivity with this Pomodoro timer designed for power users. Open-source and cross-platform, it reduces interruptions, tracks tasks, enables habit learning, and exports timesheets to support effective work planning.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  5. Gnome Pomodoro icon
     27 likes

    This GNOME app helps to manage time according to Pomodoro Technique. It intends to improve productivity and quality of work by reminding you to take short breaks.

    76 Gnome Pomodoro alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Gnome Pomodoro vs Pomodoro Comments
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    If you're using Gnome, this Pomodoro is integrated quite well. It's easily configurable and nonintrusive, other than audio and/or visual cues. Bravo!

    • Gnome Pomodoro is Free and Open SourcePomodoro is Paid and Proprietary
    • Gnome Pomodoro is LightweightPomodoro is not according to our users
  6. Trackabi icon
     41 likes

    Web-based, desktop, & mobile software for time tracking and leave management optimized for freelancers & SMEs. Includes a smart timer, gamification, leave management, time reports, invoices, user roles, and other helpful tools.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. Mad Productivity offers a sleek and stylish but still work-focused take on task management. The native app provides note taking, to-dos, reminders and time tracking bundled in a fast and intuitive design.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. Francis icon
     3 likes

    Francis is a pomodoro app, which was originally developed by Felipe Kinoshita. The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. It uses a kitchen timer to break work into intervals, typically 25 minutes in length, separated by...

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • KDE
     
  9. Pomello icon
     13 likes

    Pomello turns your Trello cards into Pomodoro® tasks. It stays on top of your windows to help you stay focused on the task at hand.

    Pomello helps you stay focused and on track to achieve your day-to-day tasks or life-changing dreams.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
     
  10. Pomolectron icon
     3 likes

    Pomolectron is a pomodoro timer in your menubar/tray. It's built with Electron and is available across all major desktop platforms.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron / Atom Shell
     
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