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Forest vs Pipedrive

Forest logo

Forest

All industries

Stay focused, be present

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pipedrive logo

Pipedrive

All industries

The CRM that sales teams love to use

From
On request
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; Pipedrive email account connectivity restricted to maximum of five email accounts per user
  • They diverge on capability: Forest covers Focus timer, Pipedrive covers Visual pipeline.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Forest and Pipedrive actually diverge.

Attributes where Forest and Pipedrive differ
AttributeForestPipedrive
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, Chrome, FirefoxWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20142010

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (All industries).

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 Pipedrive

  • Visual pipeline
  • Deal tracking
  • Activity reminders
  • Email integration
  • Mobile apps
  • Reporting
  • Goal tracking
  • Lead management

What people use each for

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

Forest

  • Study sessionsnot Pipedrive
  • Work focus timenot Pipedrive
  • Digital detoxnot Pipedrive
  • Pomodoro techniquenot Pipedrive
  • Phone addiction managementnot Pipedrive

Pipedrive

  • Sales pipeline management with kanban-style dashboardsnot Forest
  • Multi-channel communication with email and calendar syncnot Forest
  • Sales automation for small to mid-market teamsnot 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

Pipedrive

  • Email account connectivity restricted to maximum of five email accounts per user

Pricing, plan by plan

Forest

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Forest review.

Pipedrive

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Pipedrive review.

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 Pipedrive if

  • You need visual pipeline.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want deal tracking.
Pipedrive review

Questions people ask

Is Forest or Pipedrive better?
Neither clearly leads. Forest starts at Free and Pipedrive at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Forest or Pipedrive?
Forest has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Forest and On request for Pipedrive.
Does Forest or Pipedrive run on more platforms?
Forest runs on iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox. Pipedrive runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Forest for free?
Yes. Forest has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pipedrive starts at On request.
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 Pipedrive is typically brought in for.
What can Forest do that Pipedrive cannot?
Forest covers Focus timer, Virtual forest building, Real tree planting partnership, Website/app blocking. Pipedrive covers Visual pipeline, Deal tracking, Activity reminders, Email integration.

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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