Helping users overcome digital distractions and maintain deep focus during work sessions. It is catalogued under Other productivity on PulseGate.

hootz is a consumer product built for knowledge workers.

Yes — there is a free tier, with paid plans for advanced use.

What platforms does hootz run on?

hootz runs on the web and macOS.

Is hootz still maintained?

PulseGate's automated liveness checks currently classify hootz as active.

What are alternatives to hootz?

Similar tools tracked by PulseGate include Focus Buddy, hafooz, and Anyreach Oz.

PulseGatePost-LLM software, agents & workflows market (since 2022)

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hootz

hootz.aiOther productivity

Hootz is a desktop application for macOS that leverages AI to monitor user activity, block distractions, and provide gentle nudges to help users stay focused. It offers productivity analytics and habit-building features, making it ideal for knowledge workers seeking to improve their work efficiency and mindfulness.

Freemium

WebmacOSCloud-managed

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Overview

5 features

hootz sits in PulseGate's Other productivity category. Helping users overcome digital distractions and maintain deep focus during work sessions. It is built as a consumer product for knowledge workers. A free plan is available. The product ships for the web and macOS.

hootz first shipped in 2024. PulseGate's similarity index finds few close equivalents — hootz occupies a relatively distinct niche. Key capabilities include focus tracking, distraction blocking, and AI nudges.

Focus tracking
Distraction blocking
AI nudges
Productivity analytics
Habit building

AI capabilities

TextInference: Cloud API

Built with & integrations

Framework: astro
Runs on: BrowsermacOSCloud-managed

Trust & compliance

LicenseProprietary

Verified signals

HTTPS Free tier

Recent events

Latest indexed changes and source events

IndexedJun 28, 8:46 PM
hootz.ai discovered by the PulseGate indexer
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Frequently asked questions about hootz

What does hootz do?: Helping users overcome digital distractions and maintain deep focus during work sessions. It is catalogued under Other productivity on PulseGate.
Who is hootz for?: hootz is a consumer product built for knowledge workers.
Is hootz free?: Yes — there is a free tier, with paid plans for advanced use.
What platforms does hootz run on?: hootz runs on the web and macOS.
Is hootz still maintained?: PulseGate's automated liveness checks currently classify hootz as active.
What are alternatives to hootz?: Similar tools tracked by PulseGate include Focus Buddy, hafooz, and Anyreach Oz.Focus Buddy hafooz Anyreach Oz
When did hootz launch?: hootz first shipped in 2024.

At a glance

Pricing: Freemium · pricing page detected · free tier
Platforms: Web
Languages: English
First seen: Oct 2, 2024
Activity: 🟢 Active
Status: 🟢 Active
Built for: knowledge workers
Model: B2C
Solves: Helping users overcome digital distractions and maintain deep focus during work sessions.

Developer

Hootz

PulseGate index

Confidence: Medium · 73
Indexed: Jun 28, 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Activity: Active
First seen: Oct 2024
Last seen: 2w ago
Freshness: Unknown

Identity audit (9)

Entity ID: cmqy9f6ob00tl111xotbl9t92
Slug: hootz-ai-companion-for-focused-productivity-hootz-ai
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Claim / listing state: Unclaimed · listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: Jun 28, 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Last updated: Jun 28, 2026
Canonical URL: https://hootz.ai/

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