The Best SelfControl AlternativesTop Anti Procrastination Tools & Internet Filters like SelfControl

SelfControl is described as 'Free and open-source application for Mac OS X that lets you block your own access to distracting websites, your mail servers, or anything else on the Internet. Just set a period of time to block for, add sites to your blacklist, and click "Start' and is a anti procrastination tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to SelfControl for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, iPhone, Windows and iPad apps. The best SelfControl alternative is Cold Turkey, which is free. Other great apps like SelfControl are StayFocusd, Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, FocusMe and DigiPaws.

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  1. Cold Turkey icon

    Cold Turkey

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    Boost productivity by blocking websites, games, and applications with Cold Turkey. Once locked, blocks are hard to bypass. Install on Windows, macOS with browser extensions for multiple browsers. One-time purchase includes lifetime updates, ensuring privacy with locally stored data.

    99 Cold Turkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    because it is good for windows

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Cold Turkey is a great SelfControl alternative.

    • Cold Turkey is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to SelfControl.

    • Cold Turkey is the most popular free alternative to SelfControl.

    • Cold Turkey is Freemium and ProprietarySelfControl is Free and Open Source
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    StayFocusd

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    StayFocusd is a productivity extension for Google Chrome that helps you stay focused on work by restricting the amount of time you can spend on time-wasting websites. Once your allotted time has been used up, the sites you have blocked will be inaccessible for the rest of the...

    119 StayFocusd alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
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    • Most users think StayFocusd is a great SelfControl alternative.

    • StayFocusd is the most popular Web-based alternative to SelfControl.

    • StayFocusd is Free and ProprietarySelfControl is Free and Open Source
  4. Mindful : Focus & Screen Time icon

    Mindful : Focus & Screen Time

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    Mindful is a free and open-source app designed to help you regain control over your digital habits, improve your focus, and boost productivity. Whether you're battling social media addiction, struggling to stay focused, or simply looking for a way to better manage your...

    88 Mindful : Focus & Screen Time alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
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    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is the most popular Android alternative to SelfControl.

    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is the most popular Open Source alternative to SelfControl.

    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is Free and Open SourceSelfControl is also Free and Open Source
    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is Privacy focused and LightweightSelfControl is not according to our users
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    FocusMe

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    Block distractions on Windows, Mac, and Android with FocusMe's Blacklist, Whitelist, Time Tracker, Scheduler, Pomodoro Timer, and security features like Password Protection and Forced Mode to boost productivity by customizing user feedback-based settings.

    92 FocusMe alternatives

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    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Comments about FocusMe as an Alternative to SelfControl
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    Can be easily disabled. New update, I have been told by the developer, could change that though. (July 2017)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think FocusMe is a great SelfControl alternative.

    • FocusMe is the most popular SaaS alternative to SelfControl.

    • FocusMe is the most popular commercial alternative to SelfControl.

    • FocusMe is Paid and ProprietarySelfControl is Free and Open Source
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    Freedom

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    Be incredibly focused and productive. Join millions of amazing people who use Freedom to manage their screen time and live happier, healthier, and more productive lives.

    112 Freedom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Really love it. Only thing they need to add is a whitelist feature.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    When you ask for alternatives for Windows, you dont wanna hear some apple stuff

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Negative
    -18

    SelfControl is for Windows, Freedom is not.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Freedom is a great SelfControl alternative, some don't.

    • Freedom is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to SelfControl.

    • Freedom is Paid and ProprietarySelfControl is Free and Open Source
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    ClearSpace

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    Empowers users to control screen time by blocking apps, minimizing impulsive phone use, and aligning digital habits with health and wellbeing objectives. Features include limiting app usage, scheduling focus time, screen time accountability, and improving attention and mental health.

    88 ClearSpace alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
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    DigitalZen

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    Empower your digital habits with app/site blocking, Focus Time whitelisting, and Monk Mode detox. Supports Linux, screen time scheduling, and offers unique strategies for breaks, night restrictions, and balanced digital living. Embrace efficient device interaction on your terms.

    77 DigitalZen alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • Almost everyone thinks DigitalZen is a great SelfControl alternative.

    • DigitalZen is the most popular Linux alternative to SelfControl.

    • DigitalZen is Freemium and ProprietarySelfControl is Free and Open Source
    • DigitalZen is Privacy focused, Customizable and LightweightSelfControl is not according to our users
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    Plucky

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    Pluckeye is a filter that bolsters self-control on the Internet.

    62 Plucky alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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    Comments about Plucky as an Alternative to SelfControl
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    It is difficult to set up so please go to their website and look for "Plucky doc". Here they explain how to set it up. Once set up it's as simple as blocking websites. The delay feature is awesome because it puts a barrier between you and allowing something. For example, if my delay is 45 minutes and I unblock Facebook, it will take 45 minutes for it to open giving me plenty of time to rethink my decision. Longer delay can also be set up. It's an excellent software, if you are willing to set aside a day learning how to use it. A day of hassle saves you from years of trouble. Have an excellent day!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Plucky is Free Personal and ProprietarySelfControl is Free and Open Source
    • Plucky is Customizable and LightweightSelfControl is not according to our users
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    One Sec

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    Interrupts app and website launches by introducing a delay with a mindfulness animation, reducing unconscious social media habits, supporting habit change, and recording mindful moments in HealthKit to promote conscious device use and self-reflection.

    90 One Sec alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
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