ReadyTab vs Flocus: which new tab extension is better in 2026?
Flocus makes deep work feel good - Pomodoro timers, Lofi sounds, streaks. ReadyTab is the workflow command center - launcher, workspaces, routines, boards. They serve different needs; here is the honest breakdown.
Last updated: September 26, 2026The quick verdict
If your new tab is mainly for focus timing and ambient study vibes, pick Flocus. If it is for launching apps, switching workspaces, and organizing your work, pick ReadyTab.
| ReadyTab | Flocus | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Power users, teams, workflow | Focus, aesthetics, students |
| Desktop app launcher | Yes | No |
| Multiple workspaces | Yes | No |
| Focus / Pomodoro timer | — | Yes |
| One-click routines | Yes | No |
| Starting price | FreeSync CHF 7/yr · Full CHF 25/yr | FreePlus ~$5/mo annually |
What is Flocus?
Flocus is an aesthetic focus dashboard - think Lofi Girl meets a productivity timer. Free, it gives you a versatile focus timer (Pomodoro, countdown, stopwatch, Animedoro), up to 3 tasks, limited themes and ambient sounds, curated playlists, quotes, and picture-in-picture. Plus adds unlimited tasks with ETAs, full stats, all themes (including YouTube-video backgrounds), all soundscapes, music integrations, cross-device sync, and a notepad.
What is ReadyTab?
ReadyTab turns your new tab into a command center. Beyond links and groups, it adds multiple workspaces for separate contexts, a desktop launcher that opens native apps, files, and folders through a free companion app, spotlight search across every space, one-click routines that fire off a whole toolchain at once, and public and managed boards you can share with anyone or push to a team.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Green means the tool has the feature. A dash means it is not a focus of that product. Paid-tier features are noted.
| Feature | ReadyTab | Flocus |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop app launcher (Win/macOS/Linux) | Yes | No |
| Multiple workspaces | Yes | No |
| One-click routines | Yes | No |
| Public / shareable boards | Yes | No |
| Managed team boards | YesFull hosts; free viewers and editors | No |
| Bookmark groups & link organization | Yes | Nonot a link organizer |
| Rich content boards | Yes | No |
| Spotlight link search | Yesacross all spaces | No |
| Cross-device sync | YesSync or Full | YesPlus |
| Protected workspaces (AES-256) | Yes | No |
| Focus / Pomodoro timer | — | Yesfree |
| Ambient sounds & soundscapes | — | Yesfree / Plus |
| Music integrations (Spotify, YouTube…) | — | YesPlus |
| Streak & focus stats | — | Yes |
| Themes & backgrounds | Yes13 + editor | YesPlus, incl. video |
| To-dos / tasks | Yes | Yes3 free / unlimited Plus |
| Lifetime plan | Full: CHF 52.99one-time | YesCheck current offer |
Feature sources: Flocus; reviewed September 26, 2026. Products change - check each site for the latest.
Pricing compared
Both have free tiers and paid upgrades, but they buy different things: Flocus Plus unlocks focus and aesthetics; ReadyTab Sync connects your devices, while Full also adds publishing and shared boards.
| Plan | ReadyTab | Flocus |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | YesUnlimited local spaces, launcher, spotlight, all themes | Yestimer, 3 tasks, limited themes/sounds |
| Monthly | —no monthly plan | ~$9 / mo |
| Annual | Sync CHF 7 / yr Full CHF 25 / yr |
~$5 / mobilled annually (~$60/yr) |
| Lifetime | Full: CHF 52.99one-time | Check current offer |
| Paid unlocks | Sync: personal cloud sync, protected workspaces and link health. Full: also publishing and shared-board ownership. | Unlimited tasks, all themes/sounds, stats, music, sync |
Prices checked September 26, 2026. ReadyTab occasionally runs launch discounts - see the pricing section for current offers.
Who should choose which?
Choose ReadyTab if…
- You launch desktop apps, files, or folders from your browser
- You want separate workspaces for different contexts
- You want one-click routines that open a whole toolchain
- You need to share boards publicly or with a team
- You want a launcher and link command center, not a timer
Choose Flocus if…
- A Pomodoro / focus timer is central to your day
- You love Lofi aesthetics and ambient sounds
- Streak tracking and focus stats motivate you
- You are a student or deep-work user
- You want a one-time lifetime focus app
Can you use both?
Only one extension can override your new tab at a time. Many people run ReadyTab as their new tab for the launcher, workspaces, and routines, and keep Flocus or another timer for focus sessions. If focus timing is your top need, Flocus leads; if launching and organizing is, ReadyTab leads.
Frequently asked questions
Is ReadyTab a Flocus alternative?
They sit in different niches: ReadyTab is a workflow launcher and Flocus is a focus timer. ReadyTab suits you if you want to launch apps, switch workspaces, and organize work rather than primarily time focus sessions.
Does Flocus have a lifetime plan?
Flocus listed a lifetime plan when this comparison was reviewed on September 26, 2026. Its promotional offer has ended; check Flocus for current availability and pricing. ReadyTab has Sync at CHF 7/year and Full at CHF 25/year; Full also has a CHF 52.99 lifetime option.
Can Flocus launch desktop apps?
No. Flocus is a browser-only focus dashboard. ReadyTab’s desktop launcher opens native apps, files, and folders via a free companion app.
Does ReadyTab have a Pomodoro timer?
Not currently - a focus timer is Flocus’s strength. ReadyTab focuses on launching apps, switching workspaces, running routines, and sharing boards.
Which is better for students?
Flocus is built for study focus and aesthetics. ReadyTab is better if you also juggle projects, launch apps, and share boards - and its free tier includes the launcher and spotlight search.
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