BrowseControl AlternativesInternet Filters and other similar apps like BrowseControl

BrowseControl is described as 'An agent-based web filter that blocks websites based on URLs and categories. Internet use quotas can be set based on schedules and timers. Includes a port filter and Windows application blocker' and is a Internet Filter in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to BrowseControl for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Android, iPhone and Linux apps. The best BrowseControl alternative is Cold Turkey, which is free. Other great apps like BrowseControl are Cisco Umbrella, ClearSpace, Focus Firewall and One Sec.

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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.

    100 Cold Turkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

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

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

    • Cold Turkey is Freemium and ProprietaryBrowseControl is Paid and Proprietary
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    Cisco Umbrella

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    Cisco Umbrella (formerly OpenDNS) provides the first line of defense against threats on the internet wherever users go.

    72 Cisco Umbrella alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     

    • Cisco Umbrella is the most popular Web-based alternative to BrowseControl.

    • Cisco Umbrella is Freemium and ProprietaryBrowseControl is Paid and Proprietary
  4. ClearSpace icon

    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.

    89 ClearSpace alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
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    • ClearSpace is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to BrowseControl.

    • ClearSpace is Freemium and ProprietaryBrowseControl is Paid and Proprietary
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    Qustodio Parental Control

    Monitor internet use, block harmful content, set restrictions and time limits on devices. Features include app control, social media tracking, and location alerts for comprehensive parental supervision.

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    Focus Firewall

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    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

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Focus Firewall is the most popular commercial alternative to BrowseControl.

    • Focus Firewall is Paid and ProprietaryBrowseControl is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Focus Firewall is Lightweight and Privacy focusedBrowseControl is not according to our users
  7. One Sec icon

    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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    • One Sec is the most popular iPad & Android Tablet alternative to BrowseControl.

    • One Sec is Freemium and ProprietaryBrowseControl is Paid and Proprietary
  8. Privoxy icon

    Privoxy

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    Privoxy is a non-caching web proxy with advanced filtering capabilities for enhancing privacy, modifying web page data and HTTP headers, controlling access, and removing ads and other obnoxious Internet junk.

    57 Privoxy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     

    • Privoxy is the most popular Linux alternative to BrowseControl.

    • Privoxy is the most popular Open Source alternative to BrowseControl.

    • Privoxy is Free and Open SourceBrowseControl is Paid and Proprietary
  10. SelfControl icon

    SelfControl

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    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.

    89 SelfControl alternatives

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    • Mac
     
  11. Atten icon

    Atten

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    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 (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Mac
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  13. Recode icon

    Recode

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    Break free from phone addiction. Taps are too easy. That’s why Recode makes you scan a real barcode or QR to take a break from blocking. A tiny hurdle for your phone, a giant leap for your focus.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
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  14. Fomi icon

    Fomi

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    Real-time AI distraction blocker. For the serious minds. Whether studying, coding, or researching, Fomi catches distraction in seconds and pulls you back before your flow breaks.

    51 Fomi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  15. FocusMe icon

    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.

    93 FocusMe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • FocusMe is the most popular SaaS alternative to BrowseControl.

    • FocusMe is Paid and ProprietaryBrowseControl is also Paid and Proprietary
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