SelfControl -- The Linux port Alternatives

SelfControl -- The Linux port has been discontinued. Similar apps include Mindful, which is free and open source. Other options are LeechBlock, Cold Turkey, ScrollGuard and Plucky. There's no shortage of Anti Procrastination Tools like SelfControl -- The Linux port, with more than 50 alternatives for Android, Mac, Windows, iPhone and Linux.

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  1. Mindful icon
     41 likes

    Open-source Android app for managing digital habits with focus sessions, app and internet blocking, screen-time quotas, usage insights, notification batching, bedtime automation, parental controls, adult-content filtering, and offline data storage.

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    • Since 2024

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    • Android
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  2. LeechBlock icon
     67 likes

    LeechBlock is a simple free productivity tool designed to block those time-wasting sites that can suck the life out of your working day. All you need to do is specify which sites to block and when to block them.

    159 LeechBlock alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2014

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  3. Cold Turkey icon
     70 likes

    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.

    186 Cold Turkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  4. ScrollGuard icon
     5 likes

    Block Reels & Shorts on Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, YouTube. Set scrolling limits on any app with antiscroll mode. No ads, No reels, No shorts, No distractions.

    123 ScrollGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2025

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
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  5. ClearSpace icon
     6 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
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  6. ReDD Focus  icon
     5 likes

    ReDD Focus is an Android accessibility service designed to help people with attention-related conditions (such as ADHD) manage their digital environment.

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    • Since 2025

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  7. SelfControl icon
     49 likes

    SelfControl is a 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.

    162 SelfControl alternatives

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    • Since 2010

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    • Mac
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  8. Focus Firewall makes distracting websites and apps seem offline, helping you focus on what you opened your Mac for. You can check social media later.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  9. Freedom icon
     26 likes

    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.

    211 Freedom alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2010

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  10. StayFocusd icon
     42 likes

    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...

    198 StayFocusd alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
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  11. Atten icon
     2 likes

    Take back control of your time with the most effective app & website blocker for iPhone and Mac. Join thousands who have blocked distractions, boosted productivity, and created a more focused, balanced life.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Mac
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