Pomofocus Alternative

The free Pomofocus alternative that works the way you do

Multiple project tabs, any task duration, YouTube video tasks, and a finish-time ETA. Everything missing from Pomofocus free — in your browser, free forever.

  • Unlimited list tabs — Work, Study, Workout side by side
  • Any task duration, not just 25 / 5 / 15 min
  • YouTube video tasks with auto-stop
  • Text-to-speech task announcements
  • Live ETA — know when your session ends

No account  ·  No credit card  ·  Free forever

timetally.ca

TimeTally vs Pomofocus (free tier)

Both are browser-based and free. Here's where they differ in practice.

Feature TimeTally Pomofocus (free)
Multiple project tabs Unlimited tabs One project
Custom task durations Any length 25 / 5 / 15 min only
YouTube video tasks
Text-to-speech cues Built-in TTS
Session finish-time ETA
Per-list settings
Session streak tracking Pro only
Installable PWA
Count-up timer mode
Auto-advance to next task Manual
No account required
Free All features Limited features
"Pomofocus locks you into 25-minute blocks. TimeTally lets me set a 90-minute deep-work block, a 12-minute walk, and a 5-minute review — and tells me exactly when I'll be done."

The features that make the difference

TimeTally was built around one question: what do you actually need from a productivity timer?

Unlimited project tabs

Keep Work, Workout, and Study as separate tabs. Switch between them without losing your place or settings.

YouTube video tasks

Paste a YouTube URL as a task. The video plays embedded and stops automatically when the timer runs out.

Any task duration

90-minute deep work, 7-minute coffee, 45-second plank. No preset blocks — just enter the time you need.

Text-to-speech cues

Hear the task name announced as it starts. Eyes on your work, not the screen.

Session ETA

A live "done at 3:42 PM" bar so you can plan your day around when your work session actually ends.

Installable PWA

Add to your home screen on any device. Works offline. No App Store, no Play Store, no account.

Ready to time your work your way?

Open TimeTally in your browser right now. No sign-up, no download — just your tasks and a timer.

Start a free session

No account  ·  No credit card  ·  Free forever

Common questions

Is TimeTally really free? +

Yes, completely free. No account, no premium tier, no trial expiry. Every feature — multiple tabs, YouTube tasks, text-to-speech, session ETA — works immediately in any browser.

Does TimeTally support the 25/5 Pomodoro technique? +

Yes, but it's optional. You can set any task to exactly 25 minutes and add 5-minute break tasks — or use any other duration. TimeTally never enforces fixed block lengths; the choice is always yours.

Does it work offline? +

Yes. Once you've visited, TimeTally can be installed as a PWA and runs fully offline. Your task lists and settings are saved in your browser — no internet connection needed for future sessions.

Can I use TimeTally alongside Pomofocus? +

Yes. Since TimeTally opens in a browser tab with no account, you can run both side by side. Many users switch gradually — starting with one project in TimeTally while keeping their existing Pomofocus setup.

What happens to my data if I clear my browser? +

Task lists and settings are stored in your browser's localStorage. Clearing site data for timetally.ca would erase them. To back up your lists, use the Export option in the Data menu inside the app.