HazeOver Alternatives

HazeOver is described as 'Too many windows to manage? Big display? Or getting lost in multiple monitors? HazeOver is for you! ? TRIAL version: HazeOver.com' and is a anti procrastination tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to HazeOver for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Web-based apps. The best HazeOver alternative is Focus Firewall. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Focus Window Highlighter or LeDimmer. Other great apps like HazeOver are OwlFocus, Hush: Screen Share Focus, Dissolv and Focus.

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  1. Focus Firewall makes distracting websites and apps seem offline, helping you focus on what you opened your Mac for. You can check social media later.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  2. OwlFocus icon
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    Dim background windows and highlight the active window on Mac. Reduce visual distractions, focus on what matters. Works across multiple displays and spaces.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  3. Distraction-free work in one click. Blur everything except what matters - perfect for deep focus sessions and screen sharing. Native, lightweight, no subscription.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  4. Dissolv icon
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    Dissolv takes care of clearing away window clutter in the background as you work. By hiding or closing the applications you're not using, it helps keep you distraction free and focused on the stuff that matters.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  5. Focus icon
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    Focus is a Mac app that blocks distracting websites and applications so you can get peace of mind, and get some work done!.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  6. WindowFX icon
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    Revolutionize your operating system with WindowFX. Utilize an unprecedented number of special effects for your windows and maximize your computing experience.

    15 WindowFX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Focus Window Highlighter helps you stay productive by visually highlighting your currently active window. In today's multi-window, multi-monitor work environments, it's easy to lose track of which window is in focus.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  8. LeDimmer icon
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    LeDimmer is a small Windows application (<200KB) that sits in the system tray and simply dims the screen around the foreground window.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. Cinemadrape icon
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    CinemaDrape helps you focus on your current task on the screen (such as a video in a web page, a photo or a document editor area) by instantly blanking or dimming the other less important areas in a web page or in the background windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Hocus Focus icon
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    Hocus Focus automatically hides application windows that have been inactive for a certain period of time, leaving only the applications you’re using visible. It’s a great way to keep your screens clutter free and your mind focused on the task at hand.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. DeskCover icon
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    DeskCover hides your desktop icons behind a beautiful cover and automatically highlights the active application’s window while hiding everything else.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. Window Focus icon
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    If you want to concentrate on a task at hand on your Mac, Window Focus is an absolutely essential app. By highlighting the window you are currently working on and have open, all other background windows are dimmed, which minimizes the distraction they cause and helps boost your...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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