BrowseControl AlternativesInternet Filters and other similar apps like BrowseControl

BrowseControl is described as '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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BrowseControl is 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.

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BrowseControl alternatives page was last updated Mar 23, 2025
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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.

    86 Cold Turkey alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Cold Turkey screenshot 1

    Top Cold Turkey Features

    1.  Block apps
    2.  Website blocking
    3.  Anti Procrastination
    4.  Application Blocker
    5.  Stay Focused
    6.  No Subscription
    7.  Pomodoro Timer
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Block Facebook
    11.  Block youtube
    12.  Block Distraction

    Cold Turkey VS BrowseControl

     

    • 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
  2. Cisco Umbrella icon

    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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online

    Cisco Umbrella Features

    1.  Dns
    2.  DNS Server
    3.  Content Filtering
    4.  Wiki-like interface
    5.  Web filter
    6.  Reporting

    Cisco Umbrella VS BrowseControl

     

    • 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.

    72 ClearSpace alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    ClearSpace screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Block apps
    3.  Block Distraction
    4.  Stay Focused

    ClearSpace VS BrowseControl

     

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

    • ClearSpace is Freemium and ProprietaryBrowseControl is Paid and Proprietary
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    FocusMe

    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...

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  6. Focus Firewall icon

    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.

    43 Focus Firewall alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Focus Firewall screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Website blocking
    3.  Screen time
    4.  Block apps
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Content blocker
    9.  Web filter
    10.  Stay Focused
    11.  Block Distraction
    12.  Block Facebook

    Focus Firewall VS BrowseControl

     

    • 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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    One Sec is a unique screen time tool that delays access to apps and websites rather than blocking them entirely, promoting mindfulness by interrupting unconscious social media habits with a deep breath animation, and contributing mindful moments to the Health App via HealthKit.

    75 One Sec alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Firefox
    One Sec screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Block Distraction
    2.  Screen time
    3.  Time blocking
    4.  Stay Focused
    5.  Block apps

    One Sec VS BrowseControl

     

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

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

    55 Atten alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Mac
    Atten screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Lockscreen Widget
    6.  App usage info
    7.  Website blocking
    8.  Scheduling
    9.  Screen time
    10.  iOS widget
    11.  Block Distraction
    12.  Progress tracking

    Atten VS BrowseControl

     
  10. 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.

    61 Privoxy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Privoxy VS BrowseControl

     

    • 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
  11. 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.

    78 SelfControl alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Website blocking
    3.  Block apps
    4.  Customize Windows

    SelfControl VS BrowseControl

     
  12. FocusMe icon

    FocusMe

     34 likes
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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.

    79 FocusMe alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Focus Plans

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Website blocking
    2.  Block Distraction
    3.  Pomodoro Timer
    4.  Stay Focused

    FocusMe VS BrowseControl

     

    • FocusMe is the most popular SaaS alternative to BrowseControl.

    • FocusMe is Paid and ProprietaryBrowseControl is also Paid and Proprietary
  13. Qustodio Parental Control icon

    Qustodio Parental Control

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    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.

    80 Qustodio Parental Control alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    Qustodio Parental Control screenshot 1
    Qustodio Parental Control screenshot 2
    Qustodio Parental Control screenshot 3

    Qustodio Parental Control Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Monitoring Text Messages
    3.  Porn filter
    4.  Web filter
    5.  Show hidden processes
    6.  Website blocking
    7.  Content Filtering
    8.  Screen time
    9.  GPS Location Tracking
    10.  Call Tracking

    Qustodio Parental Control VS BrowseControl

     
  14. TimeLimit.io icon

    TimeLimit.io

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    Limit the usage of Android phones easily.

    74 TimeLimit.io alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    TimeLimit.io screenshot 1
    TimeLimit.io screenshot 2

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Block Distraction
    3.  Application Blocker

    TimeLimit.io VS BrowseControl

     
  15. Focus icon

    Focus

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    Focus is a Mac app that blocks distracting websites and applications so you can get peace of mind, and get some work done!.

    87 Focus alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Focus screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Website blocking
    2.  Application Blocker
    3.  Stay Focused
    4.  Support for scripting
    5.  Block Distraction

    Focus VS BrowseControl

     
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