FocusMe vs StayFocusd — Feature Comparison (2026)
StayFocusd is a free Chrome extension that limits time spent on distracting websites. FocusMe is a full desktop and mobile blocker. Here’s how they compare.
Tableau de comparaison des fonctionnalités
| Fonctionnalité | FocusMe | StayFocusd |
|---|---|---|
| Blocage de sites web | ✓ All browsers | ✓ Chrome only |
| Application Blocking | ✓ Any app or game | ✗ |
| Game Blocking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Des délais flexibles | Budgets par site et par application | ✓ Daily time allowance |
| Limites de lancement | ✓ Limiter la fréquence d'ouverture des applications | ✗ |
| Pauses écran imposées | ✓ Superposition en plein écran avec protection contre le saut de page | ✗ |
| Limites de la pause | ✓ Nombre de jours et durée | ✗ |
| Mode forcé | ✓ Cannot be bypassed | ✓ Nuclear Option (Chrome only) |
| Désinstaller la protection | ✓ | ✗ Extension can be removed |
| Protection par mot de passe | ✓ Options multiples | ✗ |
| Défi des personnages aléatoires | ✓ Longueur configurable | ✗ |
| Délai d'arrêt | ✓ Période d'attente configurable | ✗ |
| Coach de productivité en IA | Rapports quotidiens/hebdomadaires | ✗ |
| Bloquer les courts métrages et les bobines sur YouTube | ✓ Sans bloquer YouTube lui-même | ✓ In-page content blocking |
| Contrôle du plan CLI | ✓ Démarrage/arrêt à partir du terminal | ✗ |
| Bibliothèque de plans et modèles | ✓ Plans communautaires | ✗ |
| Application Android | ✓ | ✗ |
| Support Linux | ✓ | ✓ Via Chrome |
| Cross-Browser Blocking | ✓ All browsers automatically | ✗ Chrome only |
| Price | From $6.95/month* | Free |
Principales différences
Chrome Extension vs Desktop App
StayFocusd only works in Chrome. Open Firefox, Edge, or any other browser and you’re unblocked. FocusMe blocks across all browsers and also blocks desktop apps and games — there’s no easy workaround.
The Nuclear Option vs Enforced Mode
StayFocusd’s Nuclear Option locks your Chrome browsing for a set period, which is effective — but only within Chrome. FocusMe’s Enforced Mode protects the entire system with uninstall protection, random character challenges, stop delays, and password protection. You can’t just switch browsers or uninstall the app.
Screen Breaks & AI Coaching
FocusMe includes enforced screen breaks with full-screen overlays, AI coaching with personalized productivity reports, and pause limits. StayFocusd focuses purely on website time management with no wellness or productivity features.
When StayFocusd is the Right Choice
StayFocusd is free and great if Chrome is your only browser and you don’t need app blocking. Its in-page content blocking (hiding YouTube Shorts, comments, etc.) is a nice feature. But if you need cross-browser or cross-app blocking with real bypass protection, FocusMe is the upgrade.
Ce que disent les utilisateurs
“Il est beaucoup plus souple que les autres que j'ai essayés (Freedom et Cold Turkey notamment), le seul que je n'arrive pas à contourner...”
- John Cremlim via Trustpilot
“This is THE BEST PC self-help program I have ever come across. It’s virtually impossible to get around.”
— Bryan S. via Trustpilot
Questions fréquemment posées
Is FocusMe better than StayFocusd?
FocusMe is far more comprehensive — it blocks apps and games, works across all browsers, has Enforced Mode with uninstall protection, enforced screen breaks, and AI coaching. StayFocusd is free and has a useful Nuclear Option, but it’s limited to Chrome with no app blocking or bypass protection beyond the browser.
Can I bypass StayFocusd?
Yes — you can open a different browser, use incognito mode, or remove the extension. StayFocusd’s Nuclear Option prevents you from changing settings within Chrome, but it can’t stop you from leaving Chrome entirely. FocusMe’s Enforced Mode blocks at the application level across all browsers with uninstall protection.
How does FocusMe’s pricing compare to StayFocusd?
StayFocusd is free, which is its biggest advantage. FocusMe is a paid product, but you get what you pay for — cross-browser blocking, app blocking, enforced mode, uninstall protection, screen breaks, AI coaching, and much more. FocusMe offers a 14-day free trial and a 60-day money-back guarantee, so you can try it completely risk-free. We also provide world-class customer support.
Fonctionne sur Windows 11/10/8/7, macOS, Linux et Android. Aucune carte de crédit n'est requise.
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