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Focuscapsule vs Locu
Plans read from both vendors' own pricing pages, with the same seats and billing applied to each. Locu is a verified alternative to Focuscapsule: it does the same main job for a similar customer.
Focus Capsule is a focus operating system that helps users plan their day with intent, work in deep work capsules, recover deliberately, and learn from their own focus data. It provides a coherent system that integrates planning, focused work sessions, distraction management, recovery, and personalized insights based on scientific research.
- Starting price
- From €6.00/mo
- Price clarity
- Price clarity grade C, 62 out of 100 62 of 100
- Category
- Productivity
- Platforms
- Not confirmed
- Good fit for
- Users who want a comprehensive focus system that integrates planning, distraction management, recovery, and data-driven insights rather than just a timer.
- Limitations
- Does not include binaural beats or other unproven focus aids.. Does not use engineered nudges, guilt trips, or dopamine tricks to pull users back; focus decisions are user-controlled.
Locu is a daily execution system designed for developers and knowledge workers to plan priorities, focus in 90-minute sessions on one task, and track time naturally. It integrates with Jira and Linear and combines a focus timer, minimalist to-do list, and notes to help deliver consistent quality work.
- Starting price
- From $7.00/mo
- Price clarity
- Price clarity grade B, 70 out of 100 70 of 100
- Category
- Productivity
- Platforms
- Available for macOS, Linux, Windows, and Web.
- Good fit for
- Engineers, freelancers, founders, and knowledge workers who need to maintain focus and track time effectively.
- Limitations
- Apps and websites blocker is available only on macOS.. Team plans require contacting sales for custom pricing and volume discounts for 3 or more users.
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| Tool / plan | Monthly | Per year | What this assumes |
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Monthly Flat subscription | $12.00 | $144.00 | Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
YearlyCheapest fit Flat subscription | $7.00 | $84.00 |
Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
Focuscapsule
Best fit
Users who want a comprehensive focus system that integrates planning, distraction management, recovery, and data-driven insights rather than just a timer.
Trade-offs
Does not include binaural beats or other unproven focus aids.; Does not use engineered nudges, guilt trips, or dopamine tricks to pull users back; focus decisions are user-controlled.
Integrations / export
Not confirmed
Locu
Best fit
Engineers, freelancers, founders, and knowledge workers who need to maintain focus and track time effectively.
Trade-offs
Apps and websites blocker is available only on macOS.; Team plans require contacting sales for custom pricing and volume discounts for 3 or more users.
Integrations / export
Not confirmed
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