Pomotroid
Focus: desktop app, open source and github. Shares pomodoro and focus timer with Cuckoo. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds Windows, macOS and Linux. Rated 4.6 (Cuckoo: 4.5).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.6Visit
Web App
Cuckoo
A shareable Pomodoro timer that keeps a remote team in sync.
Rating
4.5 / 5
Pricing
Free
Difficulty
Beginner
Works on
Web
Built with love by Shushant Lakhyani. Building bestproductivityresources.com
What is Cuckoo?
Cuckoo gives your team one shared focus timer at a link of your choice, so everyone starts and stops work sessions and breaks together. You can use the classic Pomodoro preset or set your own lengths, and it runs in the browser with no install or sign-up needed to get started.
Pros: what Cuckoo does well
- Shared timer from a single link
- Nothing to install
- Custom session and break lengths
Cons: where it falls short
- Only does timing, no task lists
- Needs the tab left open
Who Cuckoo is for
Remote teams and study groups who want to focus and take breaks together.
Who can skip it
People who already use a timer built into their task manager.
Cuckoo alternatives
Not sold on Cuckoo? These do a similar job, and each card says what it has in common.
Focus To-Do
Focus: to-do list and reports. Shares pomodoro and focus timer with Cuckoo. A mobile app, not a web app. Freemium (Cuckoo: Free). Adds iOS, Android and macOS. Same 4.5 rating.
Mobile AppFree planiOS, Android
4.5Visit
KanbanFlow
Focus: kanban, time tracking and tasks. Shares pomodoro with Cuckoo. Freemium (Cuckoo: Free). Adds Android and iOS. Same 4.5 rating.
Web AppFree planWeb, Android
4.5Visit
e.ggtimer
Focus: timer, countdown and alarm. Shares pomodoro with Cuckoo. Rated 4.4 (Cuckoo: 4.5).
Web AppFreeWeb
4.4Visit
LifeAt
Focus: focus, ambience and workspace. Shares pomodoro with Cuckoo. Freemium (Cuckoo: Free). Adds Chrome. Rated 4.4 (Cuckoo: 4.5).
Web AppFree planWeb, Chrome
4.4Visit
Marinara Timer
Focus: timer, timeboxing and focus. Shares pomodoro with Cuckoo. Rated 4.4 (Cuckoo: 4.5).
Web AppFreeWeb
4.4Visit
Free alternatives to Cuckoo
Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.
Every Time Zone
Focus: time zones, world clock and meetings. Shares remote teams with Cuckoo. A website, not a web app. Same 4.5 rating.
WebsiteFreeWeb
4.5Visit
hop
Focus: macos, menu bar and utilities. Shares pomodoro with Cuckoo. A Mac app, not a web app. Adds macOS. Same 4.5 rating.
Mac AppFreemacOS
4.5Visit
vClock
Focus: timer, alarm and stopwatch. Also in Time Management and Focus, like Cuckoo. Rated 4.4 (Cuckoo: 4.5).
Web AppFreeWeb
4.4Visit
Time.is
Focus: time zones, world clock and clock. Also in Time Management and Remote Work, like Cuckoo. A website, not a web app. Rated 4.6 (Cuckoo: 4.5).
WebsiteFreeWeb
4.6Visit
Super Productivity
Focus: to-do list, time tracking and timeboxing. Also in Time Management and Focus, like Cuckoo. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds Linux, macOS and Windows. Same 4.5 rating.
Desktop AppFreeLinux, macOS
4.5Visit
Timewarrior
Focus: time tracking, timesheets and command line. Also in Time Management and Focus, like Cuckoo. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds macOS, Linux and Offline. Same 4.5 rating.
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Linux
4.5Visit
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