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Focen vs Whale

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Focen compared with Whale
DetailFocen logo FocenWhale logo Whale
What it doesAutomated focus app that starts sessions by itself and blocks distractions AI-powered SOP and process documentation platform for teams
StageNot given Established
FoundedNot given 2018
Based inNot given BE
Pricing modelFree trial Not given
Pricing7-day free trial, then $2.88/week ($149.99/year, save 37%) or $19.99/month billed in USD Free plan: $0 forever (1 creator, up to 10 members, 20 Playbook items). Scale plan: $249/month billed yearly (3 creators included). Advance plan: $499/month billed yearly (5 creators included). Enterprise: Custom pricing billed yearly. Additional creators on Scale: $29/month billed yearly. Additiona
Key features
  • Automatic session start after 5 minutes of active work
  • AI classifies new sites in real time
  • Blocks distracting tabs with warning first
  • Learns from past sessions to predict work duration
  • iPhone app syncs sessions across devices
  • Breathing room before blocking distraction
  • Session history and focus statistics
  • Three focus modes: Strict, Balanced, Lenient
  • Private, local-first architecture
  • AI assistant for answering questions about SOPs
  • Browser extension for contextual guidance
  • Integrations with CRM and productivity tools
What makes it different
  • Starts automatically without manual setup or timer management
  • AI learns distraction patterns instead of using static blocklists
  • Gives brief warning before blocking, not instant hard blocks
  • Syncs focus sessions to iPhone to prevent device switching
  • Local-first privacy with no page content tracking
  • Active integration into daily workflows via web app and browser extension, unlike static Google Docs
  • AI-first platform that automates documentation and turns SOPs into structured training
  • SOC 2 certified, GDPR compliant, and HIPAA ready for enterprise security
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)10 +1 (up) since last check60 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)110
Citation Flow (Majestic)1329
Referring domains (Majestic)5892

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