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Indie alternatives to Freedom

3 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Freedom does, 3 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.

At a glance

The alternatives

1. LeechBlock NG

Free browser extension to block time-wasting sites

A free, open-source browser extension that blocks distracting websites during set times or after a time limit.

Free · Browser extension · Website ↗

2. Cold Turkey

Website and app blocker for focus

Cold Turkey Blocker blocks distracting websites, apps or the whole computer on a schedule, with locks that are hard to bypass.

Free plan · Windows, Mac · Website ↗

3. Opal

Screen time and app blocker to help you focus

A screen time app that blocks distracting apps and websites on schedules and helps build better phone habits.

Free plan · iOS, Android, Mac, Windows · Website ↗

Questions

Is there a free alternative to Freedom?

Yes. 3 of the 3 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: LeechBlock NG, Cold Turkey and Opal.

Is there an open-source alternative to Freedom?

LeechBlock NG is open source.

Which Freedom alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?

On Mac: Cold Turkey and Opal. On Windows: Cold Turkey and Opal. On iPhone and iPad: Opal. On Android: Opal. As a browser extension: LeechBlock NG.

What makes these alternatives to Freedom “indie”?

They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Freedom.

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