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Momentum vs Violentmonkey

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Momentum

Browser Extensions

Personal dashboard for focus and inspiration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Violentmonkey logo

Violentmonkey

Browser Extensions

Open source userscript manager

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Momentum free version lacks advanced task manager integrations available in Plus tier; Violentmonkey smaller script ecosystem compared to Tampermonkey which has larger user base and more available scripts
  • They diverge on capability: Momentum covers Daily photos, Violentmonkey covers Userscript support.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Momentum and Violentmonkey actually diverge.

Attributes where Momentum and Violentmonkey differ
AttributeMomentumViolentmonkey
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, macOS (native app)Chrome, Firefox, Edge

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Browser Extensions), founded (2013).

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 Momentum

  • Daily photos
  • Weather widget
  • Todo list
  • Daily focus

Only in Violentmonkey

  • Userscript support
  • Clean interface
  • Cloud sync
  • Script editor
  • Opera support

Both cover

  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support

What people use each for

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

Momentum

  • Setting daily focus goals from a browser new tabnot Violentmonkey
  • Creating focus modes with timers and productivity soundsnot Violentmonkey
  • Maintaining priority to-do lists with completion trackingnot Violentmonkey

Violentmonkey

  • Run open-source userscripts to customize or automate web pagesnot Momentum
  • Import scripts compatible with Greasemonkey and Tampermonkey formatsnot Momentum
  • Sync scripts and settings across browsers via Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, or WebDAVnot Momentum
  • Batch import/export scripts as zip filesnot Momentum

Where each one falls short

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

Momentum

  • Free version lacks advanced task manager integrations available in Plus tier
  • Habit tracking and metrics features only available in paid plan
  • Limited customization options in free version compared to premium tier
  • Syncing with external task managers requires Plus subscription

Violentmonkey

  • Smaller script ecosystem compared to Tampermonkey which has larger user base and more available scripts
  • Less marketing and visibility results in lower adoption compared to more widely-known alternatives
  • Community maintenance model means slower feature development compared to commercial alternatives

Pricing, plan by plan

Momentum

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Daily focus
    • To-do lists
    • Weather and links
  • Momentum Plus$undefined/mo
    • Unlimited Focus Mode
    • Vision board creation
    • Tab Stash functionality

Violentmonkey

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Violentmonkey review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Momentum if

  • You need daily photos.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, macOS (native app).
  • You also want weather widget.
Momentum review

Choose Violentmonkey if

  • You need userscript support.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
  • You also want clean interface.
Violentmonkey review

Questions people ask

Is Momentum or Violentmonkey better?
Neither clearly leads. Momentum starts at Free and Violentmonkey at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Momentum or Violentmonkey?
Momentum starts at Free and Violentmonkey at Free.
Does Momentum or Violentmonkey run on more platforms?
Momentum runs on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, macOS (native app). Violentmonkey runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
Can I use Momentum for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Momentum best used for?
Momentum is most often used for setting daily focus goals from a browser new tab, creating focus modes with timers and productivity sounds, maintaining priority to-do lists with completion tracking. Of those, setting daily focus goals from a browser new tab and creating focus modes with timers and productivity sounds are not what Violentmonkey is typically brought in for.
What can Momentum do that Violentmonkey cannot?
Momentum covers Daily photos, Weather widget, Todo list, Daily focus. Violentmonkey covers Userscript support, Clean interface, Cloud sync, Script editor. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Momentum: Is Momentum free?

Momentum offers a free version with core features like daily focus, to-do lists, weather, and motivational quotes. Premium features are available through Momentum Plus subscription.

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Violentmonkey: Is Violentmonkey open-source?

Yes. Violentmonkey is fully open-source and available on GitHub, making it free to use and community-maintained unlike Tampermonkey which has a larger proprietary ecosystem.

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Momentum: What is Focus Mode in Momentum?

Focus Mode displays your main daily objective on the new tab page to keep you centered on your primary task and reduce distractions throughout your workday.

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Violentmonkey: What browsers does Violentmonkey support?

Violentmonkey works on browsers with WebExtensions support, including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and other Chromium-based browsers.

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Momentum: Does Momentum integrate with task managers?

Yes. Momentum Plus integrates with popular task managers including Todoist, Asana, and ClickUp, allowing seamless synchronization of your tasks.

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Violentmonkey: How does Violentmonkey compare to Tampermonkey in performance?

Community benchmarks show Violentmonkey uses about 15 to 30 percent less RAM on Chrome compared to Tampermonkey when managing many open tabs.

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Momentum: What platforms does Momentum support?

Momentum is available on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge as a browser extension, with a native macOS app also available.

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Violentmonkey: What is the current version of Violentmonkey?

Violentmonkey reached version 2.46.0 as of July 31, 2026, with active ongoing development and regular updates to the open-source project.

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Momentum: Does Momentum Plus include soundscapes?

Yes. Momentum Plus subscribers get access to Focus Mode soundscapes designed for concentration and deep work, along with other premium features.

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