Kaizen
Kaizen: A cross-platform study timer with rooms, accountability tools, and productivity tracking. Ranked #14 of 37 in Virtual Study Room Apps by our editors (8.1/10); pricing: Free plan · 14-day trial; best for cross-platform timer users.
At a glance
- Editor score8.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 14-day trial
- Best forCross-platform timer users
- Free planYes
- Paid from€39.99/yr
- Accountability toolsYes
- Founded2026 · Zandvoort, North Holland, Netherlands
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan includes rooms, tasks, habits, and statistics
- Available on web, Windows, iOS, and Android
- Combines timers, task tracking, habits, and app blocking
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits users to 7 tasks and 5 habits
- App blocking is available on iOS and Android
- Rooms are camera-free, without video presence
Our verdict on Kaizen
Kaizen combines a Pomodoro timer, camera-free Focus Rooms, task management, habit tracking, app blocking, and statistics in one focus app. It is designed for students, remote workers, writers, creators, and anyone who wants accountability without video or audio. Users can join public rooms or private rooms, run individual timers, and view live focus statuses from other participants. Preset and custom sessions range from 5 to 180 minutes, while tasks can include subtasks, estimates, and automatic time tracking.
The free plan includes the full Pomodoro timer, access to any Focus Room, 7 tasks, up to 5 habits, and 30 days of statistics. Premium costs €3.99 per month or €39.99 per year and adds unlimited tasks and habits, the ability to create Focus Rooms, unlimited app blocking, the full music and background library, and all-time statistics. The listed starting price is €3.33 per month with annual billing, and a 14-day free trial is available. Web pricing is listed in EUR, while App Store and Google Play prices may differ by country.
Platform coverage is a central strength: Kaizen runs on the web, Windows, iOS, and Android, giving users a consistent option across desktop and mobile devices. Its focus tools extend beyond timing through habits, streaks, focus tags, statistics, music, backgrounds, and custom timer backgrounds. The product suits users who want structured, camera-free coworking and cross-platform access. Users who need video presence, or who want unlimited tasks, habits, and app blocking without upgrading, should consider another option.
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Kaizen fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | €39.99/yr |
| Live coworking rooms | Yes |
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Video presence | No |
| Focus timer | Yes |
| Accountability tools | Yes |
| Room capacity | 50 users |
| Mobile app | Yes |
| Free trial | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan · 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | my-kaizen.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to Kaizen
- AcademyNCA broad study workspace combining live rooms, planning, accountability and AI tools.9.4
- OdakooA free, feature-rich browser study room with timers, planning, chat, and gamification.9.3
- BuggyverseA free web study room for accountability, planning, and focused group work.9.2
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