Is Forest or Pitch better?

Neither clearly leads. Forest starts at Free and Pitch at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Forest or Pitch?

Forest starts at Free and Pitch at Free.

Does Forest or Pitch run on more platforms?

Forest runs on iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox. Pitch runs on Web.

Can I use Forest for free?

Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.

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 Pitch is typically brought in for.

What can Forest do that Pitch cannot?

Forest covers Focus timer, Virtual forest building, Real tree planting partnership, Website/app blocking.

Productivity · head to head

Forest vs Pitch

Forest

Productivity

Stay focused, be present

From: Free
Rated: -

Full review Website

Pitch

Productivity

A complete presentation workspace

From: Free
Rated: -

Full review Website

The short version

Each has a real cost: Forest no standalone desktop app; limited to browser extensions; Pitch free plan is capped at a one time 100 AI credits and 2 external guests
Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Forest and Pitch actually diverge.

Attributes where Forest and Pitch differ
Attribute	Forest	Pitch
Pricing model	Unknown	freemium
Platforms	iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox	Web
Founded	2014	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 Forest

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

Only in Pitch

Nothing recorded that Forest does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Forest

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

Pitch

Pitch deck presentationsnot Forest
Sales presentationsnot Forest
Team meetingsnot Forest
Board deck presentationsnot Forest
Marketing deliverablesnot Forest
Startup presentationsnot Forest
Design portfoliosnot Forest
Project proposalsnot Forest
Business reportsnot 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

Pitch

Free plan is capped at a one time 100 AI credits and 2 external guests
Enterprise features such as SAML based SSO and SCIM are gated behind a 30 plus seat custom plan
The 17 percent discount on Plus, Team and Business plans requires annual billing

Pricing, plan by plan

Forest

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Forest review.

Pitch

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Pitch 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 Pitch if

You want to start without paying.

Pitch review

Questions people ask

Is Forest or Pitch better?: Neither clearly leads. Forest starts at Free and Pitch at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Forest or Pitch?: Forest starts at Free and Pitch at Free.
Does Forest or Pitch run on more platforms?: Forest runs on iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox. Pitch runs on Web.
Can I use Forest for free?: Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Pitch is typically brought in for.
What can Forest do that Pitch cannot?: Forest covers Focus timer, Virtual forest building, Real tree planting partnership, Website/app blocking.

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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Pitch: Is Pitch free to use?

Yes, Pitch's Free plan lets you create unlimited presentations forever. Paid plans (Plus, Team, Business) pricing varies by seat count and billing cycle.

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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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Pitch: Can I hire Pitch to build my presentation for me?

Pitch doesn't offer custom design services. Instead, users can leverage Pitch Agent for rapid presentation generation or select from 150+ templates. The company can recommend creative agencies familiar with the platform.

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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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Pitch: Does Pitch offer a free trial?

Free trials are available to some customers depending on their needs. Contact support for eligibility information.

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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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Pitch: Can I import my existing deck, and in what format?

Yes, you can upload a PPTX file. Users coming from Google Slides, Keynote, or other tools should export to PPTX format first.

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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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Forest vs Pitch

Forest

Pitch

The short version

Where they differ

What each one covers

Only in Forest

Only in Pitch

What people use each for

Forest

Pitch

Where each one falls short

Forest

Pitch

Pricing, plan by plan

Forest

Pitch

Which should you pick?

Choose Forest if

Choose Pitch if

Questions people ask

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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