Life & fun · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to BusyLights
Busy indicator for your desk, reduce interruptions
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. BusyLights launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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OFFLIGHT▲579To-dos, calendar and time tracking in one place
2024 · offlight.work · its alternatives →
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One busy light for Teams, Zoom, Slack — and finally Discord
Jul 2026 · ghtechland.com · its alternatives →
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When you come home late and want to get your mail after dark
2016 · its alternatives →
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Light Phone▲500Phone designed to be used as little as possible
2017 · thelightphone.com · its alternatives →
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Wandle▲151Hides notifications if you’re at work, driving or sleeping 📱
2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Blinkenlights▲106A minimal status dashboard app
2015 · blinkenlights.jazzychad.net · its alternatives →
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DistractaGone▲135Work distraction-free with your phone locked up.
2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
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Moment▲124All the information you need. No distracting screens.
2016 · wearmoment.com · its alternatives →
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The Orb▲116Intelligent lighting that adjusts to your needs + home
2017 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →
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Browser extension to look good on video calls.
Jan 2026 · edgelightextension.com · its alternatives →
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A lamp that knows when your loved ones are awake
2014 · designswarm.com · its alternatives →
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A minimalist productivity timer that enhances creative flow
2022 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
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A minimalist app to control the flashlight on your phone.
2016 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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