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Indie alternatives to SelfControl

3 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what SelfControl does, 2 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. Freedom

Block distracting websites and apps across devices

An app and website blocker that blocks distractions on all your devices at once, with scheduled and recurring sessions.

Paid · Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension · Website ↗

Questions

Is there a free alternative to SelfControl?

Yes. 2 of the 3 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: LeechBlock NG and Cold Turkey.

Is there an open-source alternative to SelfControl?

LeechBlock NG is open source.

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

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

What makes these alternatives to SelfControl “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 SelfControl.

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