Top 10 FREE and Open Source Pomodoro Apps for 2024
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We take a look at the best Free and Open Source Pomodoro Software in the following list.
1- Super Productivity
Super Productivity is a FREE and Open Source ToDo List / Time Tracker / Personal Jira Task Manager for Linux, macOS and Windows. It is also available as a Web App. It aimed at reducing the time you spend with repetitive tasks and to provide you with a place to collect all the information you need to do your job.
Super Productivity Highlights
- Plan, track & summarize. Create time sheets and work summaries in a breeze to easily export them to your companies time tracking system.
- Full control over your data, no tracking, no user accounts or registration, no cloud.
- Pomodoro timer.
- 'Take a break' reminder.
- Different Themes.
- Integrate with Jira and Github. Auto import tasks assigned to you, plan the details locally, automatically create worklogs and get notified right away, when something changes.
- Export your time sheets to Google Sheets.
- Sync data between multiple instances.
- Metrics.
License
- MIT
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
References
johannesjo2- Pomotroid
Pomotroid is a simple and configurable Pomodoro timer. It aims to provide a visually-pleasing and reliable way to track productivity using the Pomodoro Technique. It is a Free Open Source App and is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Highlights
- Customize times and number of rounds.
- Charming timer alert sounds.
- Desktop notifications.
- Minimize to tray.
License
- MIT
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
References
Splode3- Thomas
Thomas is a free and open source simple pomodoro timer which is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Highlights
- 25/5 minutes interval by default, but you can configure this.
- Built-in configurable keyboard shortcuts.
- Minimal log that contains all completed intervals counts per day.
- Tray icon and progress bar.
- Dark mode, supports automatically macOS Mojave appearance.
License
- MIT
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
References
andrepolischuk4- Stretchly
Stretchly is a free open source electron app that reminds you to take breaks when working on your computer. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and FreeBSD.
Highlights
- You can set duration and interval of break.
- You can enable/disable breaks.
- You can enable/disable strict mode (breaks can't be finished early).
- You can enable/disable the ability to postpone breaks.
- On Windows and macOS, you can set the app to start at login. Also, Do Not Disturb mode is respected on those platforms.
- Different color schemes.
License
- Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- FreeBSD
References
5- GNOME Pomodoro
GNOME Pomodoro is a small application that helps to manage time according to Pomodoro Technique. It intends to improve productivity and focus by taking short breaks. It uses GNOME technologies, and so it has complete integration with the GNOME desktop environment. Support for more desktops is on the way.
Highlights
- You can customize timer.
- Reminders.
- Keyboard Shortcut.
- Full-screen Notifications.
License
- GPL
Platforms
- Linux
References
gnome-pomodoro6- Productivity Timer
Productivity Timer is a Beautiful Time Management App for Productivity inspired by Pomodoro Technique. It is available as a Windows installer and Linux snap.
Highlights
- You can freely customize your own rules.
- Always On Top option.
- Full-screen On
- Break option.
- Keyboard Shortcuts.
- Light and Dark themes.
- Auto-Updates.
- Runs On Background mode.
- Silent mode.
License
- GPL
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
References
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zidoro7- YAPA 2
YAPA-2 is a Free Open Source minimalistic desktop timer app for Pomodoro Technique users. It is available for Windows only.
Highlights
- Minimalistic.
- Configurable periods.
- Count time backwards.
- Automatically start break.
- Show/hide in taskbar.
- Minimize to tray.
- Supports custom themes.
License
- MIT
Platforms
- Windows
References
YetAnotherPomodoroAppYetAnotherPomodoroApp8- Pomolectron
Pomolectron is a pomodoro app for your menubar/tray. It supports Windows, macOS and Linux.
Highlights
- Minimalistic.
- Pomodoro, Short break and Long break timers.
- Notifies via a system notification when time is up.
- Lives in a tray/menubar.
License
- MIT
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
References
amitmerchant19909- ZenFocus
ZenFocus is a Free Open Source minimalistic Pomodoro App which is available for Windows and macOS.
Highlights
- Minimalistic.
- Pomodoro, Short break and Long break timers.
License
- MIT
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
References
builtwithluv10- Mater
Mater is a minimal menubar Pomodoro app written in Electron. It simply runs a 25-minute timer, resets for a 5-minute break, and repeats until you stop it.
Highlights
- Minimalistic.
- 25/5-minute timer.
- Lives in a tray/menubar.
License
- MIT
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
References
jasonlongConclusion
Pomodoro Technique is great for time management, and you will find in this list the app you need whether a full-featured or simple minimalistic app.
