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Forest vs Skedda

Forest logo

Forest

Software

Stay focused, be present

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Skedda logo

Skedda

Software

Online booking and scheduling for spaces

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Forest no standalone desktop app; limited to browser extensions; Skedda pricing is per space with a bundled minimum, so the entry Starter plan is $99 per month for 15 spaces whether or not you use them
  • They diverge on capability: Forest covers Focus timer, Skedda covers Space scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Forest and Skedda actually diverge.

Attributes where Forest and Skedda differ
AttributeForestSkedda
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsiOS, Android, Chrome, FirefoxWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20142013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Forest

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

Only in Skedda

  • Space scheduling
  • Interactive floor maps
  • Booking rules
  • Self-service booking
  • Usage analytics
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Microsoft Teams

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Forest

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

Skedda

  • Booking desks and meeting rooms in a hybrid workplacenot Forest
  • Interactive floor plan based space management for officesnot Forest
  • Scheduling shared studios, courts and community spacesnot 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

Skedda

  • Pricing is per space with a bundled minimum, so the entry Starter plan is $99 per month for 15 spaces whether or not you use them
  • All published plans are quoted billed annually, with no monthly rate shown
  • The rules and roles engine is basic on Starter and limited on Plus; the full engine requires Premier
  • The insights dashboard is limited on the Starter plan
  • Assigned spaces and unlimited custom fields require the Premier plan
  • A dedicated account manager, legal agreement flexibility and white glove implementation are Enterprise only, and Enterprise carries no published price
  • Every plan, including the cheapest, routes through Talk to Sales rather than self-serve checkout

Pricing, plan by plan

Forest

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Forest review.

Skedda

Free
  • CoreFree
    • Basic scheduling
    • 1 location
    • Essential features
  • Pro$99/month
    • Multiple locations
    • SSO
    • Advanced rules

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 Skedda if

  • You need space scheduling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want interactive floor maps.
Skedda review

Questions people ask

Is Forest or Skedda better?
Neither clearly leads. Forest starts at Free and Skedda at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Forest or Skedda?
Forest starts at Free and Skedda at Free.
Does Forest or Skedda run on more platforms?
Forest runs on iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox. Skedda runs on Web, Ios, Android.
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 Skedda is typically brought in for.
What can Forest do that Skedda cannot?
Forest covers Focus timer, Virtual forest building, Real tree planting partnership, Website/app blocking. Skedda covers Space scheduling, Interactive floor maps, Booking rules, Self-service booking. Both handle Ios support, Android support.

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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