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Brain.fm vs Blanket: catalog facts
Brain.fm	Blanket
Paid The apps are free to download but require a Brain.fm account to play music.	Free Free and open source under the GPL.
Windows, macOS, Android	Linux
Menu bar controls on macOS with a session timer Separate modes for focus, relaxation, meditation and sleep	Built-in set of nature, city and noise sounds Saveable presets and custom sounds
Requires a Brain.fm account Music comes from the service, not your own library	Linux only No timer or scheduling described
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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