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Forest vs Funnel.io

Forest logo

Forest

All industries

Stay focused, be present

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Funnel.io logo

Funnel.io

Marketing & Analytics

Multi-channel marketing analytics for smarter decision making

From
$299/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Forest has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Forest no standalone desktop app; limited to browser extensions; Funnel.io available connectors are gated by plan, at 113 on Starter against 579 on Business, so which sources can be used depends on the tier rather than on need
  • They diverge on capability: Forest covers Focus timer, Funnel.io covers Multi-channel data aggregation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Forest and Funnel.io actually diverge.

Attributes where Forest and Funnel.io differ
AttributeForestFunnel.io
Starting priceFree$299/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, Chrome, FirefoxWeb, Mobile, Api
CategoryAll industriesMarketing & Analytics
Founded20142015

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Forest

  • Focus timer
  • Virtual forest building
  • Real tree planting partnership
  • Website/app blocking
  • Statistics tracking
  • Achievements & rewards
  • Social features
  • Custom tree species

Only in Funnel.io

  • Multi-channel data aggregation
  • Unified dashboards
  • Custom reporting
  • Data transformation
  • Real-time syncing
  • Historical data archive
  • Attribution modeling
  • Automated alerts

What people use each for

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

Forest

  • Study sessionsnot Funnel.io
  • Work focus timenot Funnel.io
  • Digital detoxnot Funnel.io
  • Pomodoro techniquenot Funnel.io
  • Phone addiction managementnot Funnel.io

Funnel.io

  • Collecting marketing data from ad platforms into one datasetnot Forest
  • Exporting blended marketing data to BI tools and warehousesnot Forest

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Forest

  • No standalone desktop app; limited to browser extensions
  • Mobile app pricing varies by platform; iOS one-time purchase vs. Android different model
  • Forest Plus features required for advanced analytics and custom tag tracking

Funnel.io

  • Available connectors are gated by plan, at 113 on Starter against 579 on Business, so which sources can be used depends on the tier rather than on need
  • Export destinations are rationed the same way, at 13 on Starter and 46 on Business
  • The entry plan starts at $300 a month billed annually and the next at $600
  • SSO, SAML, audit logging and an enterprise SLA are Enterprise only with no published price
  • Funnel Measure is an add on available only on Business and Enterprise

Pricing, plan by plan

Forest

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Forest review.

Funnel.io

$299/month
  • Starter$299/month
    • Up to 5 data sources
    • Basic dashboards
    • Standard integrations
  • Professional$799/month
    • Unlimited data sources
    • Advanced dashboards
    • Custom integrations
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom implementation
    • Dedicated account manager
    • Advanced integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose Forest if

  • You need focus timer.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox.
  • You also want virtual forest building.
Forest review

Choose Funnel.io if

  • You need multi-channel data aggregation.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want unified dashboards.
Funnel.io review

Questions people ask

Is Forest or Funnel.io better?
Neither clearly leads. Forest starts at Free and Funnel.io at $299/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Forest or Funnel.io?
Forest has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Forest and $299/month for Funnel.io.
Does Forest or Funnel.io run on more platforms?
Forest runs on iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox. Funnel.io runs on Web, Mobile, Api.
Can I use Forest for free?
Yes. Forest has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Funnel.io starts at $299/month.
What is Forest best used for?
Forest is most often used for study sessions, work focus time, digital detox, pomodoro technique. Of those, study sessions and work focus time are not what Funnel.io is typically brought in for.
What can Forest do that Funnel.io cannot?
Forest covers Focus timer, Virtual forest building, Real tree planting partnership, Website/app blocking. Funnel.io covers Multi-channel data aggregation, Unified dashboards, Custom reporting, Data transformation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Forest: How much does Forest cost?

Forest has a free version with core features (timer, app blocking, group focus). Forest Plus subscription costs $3.33/month when billed annually at $39.99, with pricing varying by region and platform.

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Forest: What platforms does Forest support?

Forest is available on iOS (one-time purchase $3.99), Android (free with ads, or $1.99 one-time for ad-free), and as a browser extension for Chrome and Firefox.

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Forest: What is Forest's tree planting program?

Forest has partnered with Trees for the Future to plant real trees. Users can spend earned focus coins to fund tree planting in Kenya, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, and Cameroon. Over 2.1 million real trees have been planted.

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Forest: Does Forest work offline?

Yes. Forest's core focus experience including the timer, tree growth, and stats works completely offline. This allows use on airplanes, subways, and areas without internet connectivity.

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Forest: Is there a Forest desktop app?

No. Forest does not have an official standalone desktop application. Desktop access is available through browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox only. Some users run the mobile app via emulators like BlueStacks.

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Forest: What features are in Forest Plus?

Forest Plus includes all Mindful Space soundscapes, custom app allowlists, advanced analytics with custom tags, exclusive tree species, 3x coin boost, and the ability to plant up to 5 real trees annually.

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