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Sessions vs Francis: catalog facts
Sessions	Francis
Free Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0-or-later licence.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later license.
Linux	Linux
Customizable work and break durations Minimal, distraction-free interface	Uses the Pomodoro technique to track focused work
Linux only No task tracking or statistics mentioned	Linux is the only listed platform
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: AGPL-3.0-or-later	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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