Productivity · head to head
Focus@Will vs Gamma

Focus@Will
Productivity
Subscription streaming of instrumental music channels intended to be worked to rather than listened to
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -

Gamma
Productivity
AI-powered presentation and document creation software
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Focus@Will the central claim, that this music aids concentration more than other instrumental music, rests largely on work the vendor commissioned or published itself, and a buyer has no independent way to test it before paying.; Gamma free plan limited to 400 non-renewable credits, requiring paid plan quickly
- They diverge on capability: Focus@Will covers Channels by style, Gamma covers AI Slide Generation.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Focus@Will and Gamma actually diverge.
| Attribute | Focus@Will | Gamma |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2011 | Unknown |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Productivity).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Focus@Will
- Channels by style
- Session timer
- Vocal-free catalogue
- Browser and mobile
- Single-purpose subscription
Only in Gamma
- AI Slide Generation
- Advanced Image Models
- Custom Branding
- API Access
- Custom Domains
- Analytics
- Studio Mode
- AI Credits
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Focus@Will
- An open-plan office where you want to mask conversation without lyrics competing for your attention.not Gamma
- Timed work blocks where the audio also acts as the clock for the session.not Gamma
- People who find their own music library distracting precisely because they know every track too well.not Gamma
- Study and revision sessions where silence turns out to be worse than background sound.not Gamma
Gamma
- Rapid pitch deck creation for investor meetings and salesnot Focus@Will
- Generating report decks from company data and metricsnot Focus@Will
- Creating training and onboarding presentations automaticallynot Focus@Will
- Building product demos and case study presentationsnot Focus@Will
- Team collaboration on branded presentations with shared assetsnot Focus@Will
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Focus@Will
- The central claim, that this music aids concentration more than other instrumental music, rests largely on work the vendor commissioned or published itself, and a buyer has no independent way to test it before paying.
- Everything it does has a free substitute, since instrumental playlists on any streaming service cost nothing, so the subscription is defended only by curation, which is the hardest kind of value to demonstrate.
- It is a single-product subscription from a small vendor with no larger business underwriting it, so a service like this can change hands, change terms or stop with little notice and no obvious successor.
- Delivery is by streaming, so weak connectivity, aeroplanes and commutes are simultaneously where you most want it and where it is least dependable.
- Nothing accumulates in the account, which means there is no export problem but also nothing that makes renewal feel necessary, so it is among the first subscriptions cancelled whenever costs are reviewed.
Gamma
- Free plan limited to 400 non-renewable credits, requiring paid plan quickly
- Credit rollover capped at 2x monthly allocation, forcing month-to-month spending
- Refund window limited to 3 days with usage thresholds restricting claims
- Per-seat pricing on team plans increases costs for large organizations
- Studio Mode limited to Ultra plan, restricting advanced editing to highest tier
Pricing, plan by plan
Focus@Will
Free- FreeFree
- Limited access to music
- Basic 25-min timer
- Ads
- Basic$4.95/month
- Unlimited music access
- Custom timers
- No ads
- Pro$9.95/month
- Everything in Basic
- Advanced analytics
- Priority support
Gamma
Free- FreeFree
- 400 AI credits (one-time, non-renewable)
- Up to 10 cards per prompt
- Basic AI
- Plus$12/month
- 1,000 AI credits per month
- Up to 20 cards per prompt
- Badge removal on exports
- Pro$25/month
- 4,000 AI credits per month
- Up to 50 cards per prompt
- Premium AI models
- Ultra$100/month
- 20,000 AI credits per month
- Up to 75 cards per prompt
- Most advanced AI models
Which should you pick?
Choose Focus@Will if
- You need channels by style.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
- You also want session timer.
Choose Gamma if
- You need ai slide generation.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want advanced image models.
Questions people ask
- Is Focus@Will or Gamma better?
- Neither clearly leads. Focus@Will starts at Free and Gamma at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Focus@Will or Gamma?
- Focus@Will starts at Free and Gamma at Free.
- Does Focus@Will or Gamma run on more platforms?
- Focus@Will runs on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows. Gamma runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Focus@Will for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Focus@Will best used for?
- Focus@Will is most often used for an open-plan office where you want to mask conversation without lyrics competing for your attention., timed work blocks where the audio also acts as the clock for the session., people who find their own music library distracting precisely because they know every track too well., study and revision sessions where silence turns out to be worse than background sound.. Of those, an open-plan office where you want to mask conversation without lyrics competing for your attention. and timed work blocks where the audio also acts as the clock for the session. are not what Gamma is typically brought in for.
- What can Focus@Will do that Gamma cannot?
- Focus@Will covers Channels by style, Session timer, Vocal-free catalogue, Browser and mobile. Gamma covers AI Slide Generation, Advanced Image Models, Custom Branding, API Access.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Focus@Will: How is this different from a focus playlist?
The vendor's position is that the selection and sequencing are designed against attention research rather than assembled by taste. Whether that difference is audible to you is the whole question, and it is subjective.
Gamma: How do Gamma AI credits work?
Each plan includes a monthly AI credit allowance. Free users receive 400 one-time credits. Plus plan includes 1,000 monthly credits, Pro includes 4,000 monthly credits, and Ultra includes 20,000 monthly credits. Unused credits roll over up to 2x the monthly allowance.
SourceFocus@Will: Does it work offline?
Treat it as a streaming service that needs a connection. If you work on aeroplanes or in poor coverage, check the current apps before subscribing rather than after.
Gamma: What is included in the Free plan?
The Free plan includes 400 AI credits (one-time), up to 10 cards per prompt, basic AI, Gamma branding on output, and 7-day change history.
SourceFocus@Will: Can a team use it?
It is sold to individuals. There is no admin console or central billing of the kind an organisation would need, so a team means several personal subscriptions.
Gamma: What payment and refund options does Gamma offer?
Gamma offers a 3-day refund window for monthly plans if you have used less than 10-20 percent of your monthly credits depending on the plan.
SourceFocus@Will: Can I use the music in videos or streams?
No. A personal listening subscription does not grant synchronisation or broadcast rights, so it must not sit behind published content.
Gamma: How much do Team and Business plans cost?
Team plans cost $20 per seat per month with a minimum of 2 seats, including 6,000 AI credits per seat. Business plans cost $40 per seat per month with a minimum of 10 seats, including 10,000 AI credits per seat.
SourceRelated pages
Other head to heads
- Focus@Will vs Brain.fm
- Focus@Will vs Todoist
- Focus@Will vs Things 3
- Focus@Will vs OmniFocus 3
- Focus@Will vs Forest
- Focus@Will vs Alfred
- Focus@Will vs HEY
- Focus@Will vs Remember The Milk
- Focus@Will vs Streaks
- Focus@Will vs Mimestream
- Focus@Will vs Spark Mail
- Focus@Will vs Akiflow
- Focus@Will vs Bring!
- Focus@Will vs Canary Mail
- Focus@Will vs Fastmail
- Focus@Will vs Rows
- Focus@Will vs Samsung Food
- Focus@Will vs Beautiful.ai
- Focus@Will vs Kami
- Focus@Will vs FigJam
- Focus@Will vs Google Workspace
- Focus@Will vs LibreOffice
- Focus@Will vs Microsoft OneNote
- Focus@Will vs Pitch
- Focus@Will vs Foxit PDF Editor
- Focus@Will vs Supernormal
- Focus@Will vs Bear
- Focus@Will vs Granola
- Focus@Will vs Paprika Recipe Manager
- Focus@Will vs Structured
- Focus@Will vs Tana
- Gamma vs Brain.fm
- Gamma vs Todoist
- Gamma vs Things 3
- Gamma vs OmniFocus 3
- Gamma vs Forest
- Gamma vs Alfred
- Gamma vs HEY
- Gamma vs Remember The Milk
- Gamma vs Streaks
- Gamma vs Mimestream
- Gamma vs Spark Mail
- Gamma vs Akiflow
- Gamma vs Bring!
- Gamma vs Canary Mail
- Gamma vs Fastmail
- Gamma vs Rows
- Gamma vs Samsung Food
- Gamma vs Beautiful.ai
- Gamma vs Kami
- Gamma vs FigJam
- Gamma vs Google Workspace
- Gamma vs LibreOffice
- Gamma vs Microsoft OneNote
- Gamma vs Pitch
- Gamma vs Foxit PDF Editor
- Gamma vs Supernormal
- Gamma vs Bear
- Gamma vs Granola
- Gamma vs Paprika Recipe Manager
- Gamma vs Structured
- Gamma vs Tana
