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Focus@Will vs Podio

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Focus@Will

Software

Music and sounds designed to enhance focus and productivity

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Podio

Software

The flexible team collaboration platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Focus@Will has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Focus@Will the App Store listing (seller Dulcetta Inc) states the free trial is limited to 7 days, after which a paid subscription is required to continue using the music and features; Podio the free plan stops at 5 users and 100 items across the whole organisation
  • They diverge on capability: Focus@Will covers Curated focus music, Podio covers Workspaces.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Focus@Will and Podio actually diverge.

Attributes where Focus@Will and Podio differ
AttributeFocus@WillPodio
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, IOS, Android, MacOS, WindowsWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20112009

Identical on both: pricing model (freemium), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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

  • Curated focus music
  • Multiple music channels
  • Built-in focus timer
  • Focus statistics
  • Different music genres
  • Offline access
  • Cross-platform sync
  • Volume control

Only in Podio

  • Workspaces
  • Apps
  • Workflows
  • Tasks
  • Calendar
  • Slack
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Focus@Will

  • Productivitynot Podio
  • Collaborationnot Podio
  • Task managementnot Podio
  • Organizationnot Podio

Podio

  • Building custom workspaces and apps without codenot Focus@Will
  • Project and task management for a small teamnot Focus@Will
  • Client collaboration with external users on the paid plansnot Focus@Will
  • Simple workflow automation between appsnot 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 App Store listing (seller Dulcetta Inc) states the free trial is limited to 7 days, after which a paid subscription is required to continue using the music and features
  • The same listing states a 30 day money-back guarantee applies to the subscription, implying no refund is available after that window

Podio

  • The free plan stops at 5 users and 100 items across the whole organisation
  • Workflow automation is capped at 25,000 actions a month even on Premium at $19.20 per user
  • API access is a paid add-on from $23 a month, and higher call rates run to $159
  • Extra automation is billed separately, from $39 up to $559 a month
  • Visual reports, email integrations and PDF generation all require Premium

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

Podio

On request
  • FreeFree
    • 5 employees
    • Basic features
  • Basic$7.2/month
    • Unlimited employees
    • User management
    • Automations

Which should you pick?

Choose Focus@Will if

  • You need curated focus music.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
  • You also want multiple music channels.
Focus@Will review

Choose Podio if

  • You need workspaces.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want apps.
Podio review

Questions people ask

Is Focus@Will or Podio better?
Neither clearly leads. Focus@Will starts at Free and Podio at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Focus@Will or Podio?
Focus@Will has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Focus@Will and On request for Podio.
Does Focus@Will or Podio run on more platforms?
Focus@Will runs on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows. Podio runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Focus@Will for free?
Yes. Focus@Will has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Podio starts at On request.
What is Focus@Will best used for?
Focus@Will is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization. Of those, productivity and collaboration are not what Podio is typically brought in for.
What can Focus@Will do that Podio cannot?
Focus@Will covers Curated focus music, Multiple music channels, Built-in focus timer, Focus statistics. Podio covers Workspaces, Apps, Workflows, Tasks.
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