Cold Turkey Alternatives for Linux

Cold Turkey is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is LeechBlock, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Cold Turkey and 12 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Cold Turkey are DigitalZen, Twert, SelfControl -- The Linux port and Productivity Owl.

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Cold Turkey alternatives are mainly Anti Procrastination Tools, but if you're looking for Time Tracking Tools or Internet Filters you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Cold Turkey.
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Boost productivity by blocking websites, games, and applications. Lock blocks make it almost impossible to bypass. Supports Windows and macOS with browser extensions available.

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Cold Turkey alternatives page was last updated May 4, 2025
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  1. LeechBlock icon
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    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.

    85 LeechBlock alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Website blocking
    2.  Anti Procrastination
    3.  Scheduling
    4.  Browser extension
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Block Facebook
    7.  Block apps

    LeechBlock VS Cold Turkey

     
    Comments about LeechBlock as an Alternative to Cold Turkey
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    Guest
    Positive Aug 27, 2019
    7

    It's really hard to bypass Leechblock and it keeps you off distracting websites. Unfortunately, it doesn't do so for apps, which would be useful.

    vetu11
    Positive Aug 25, 2020
    3

    Free, easy to set up and very effective. If it could block apps too then it would be perfect.

    Moskador
    Mar 10, 2025
    0

    If you're looking for a complete replacement for CTB, this one won't do, as it only blocks websites. Still it does it's job pretty well.

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    • Most users think LeechBlock is a great Cold Turkey alternative.

    • LeechBlock is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Cold Turkey.

    • LeechBlock is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Cold Turkey.

    • LeechBlock is Free and Open SourceCold Turkey is Freemium and Proprietary
    • LeechBlock is Customizable and Privacy focusedCold Turkey is not according to our users
  2. DigitalZen icon
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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.

    67 DigitalZen alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Anti Procrastination
    2.  Stay Focused
    3.  Website blocking
    4.  Pomodoro Timer
    5.  Block apps
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Application Blocker
    8.  Block Facebook
    9.  Parental Control
    10.  Browser extension
    11.  Block Distraction
    12.  Scheduling

    DigitalZen VS Cold Turkey

     
    • Almost everyone thinks DigitalZen is a great Cold Turkey alternative.

    • DigitalZen is the most popular Web-based alternative to Cold Turkey.

    • DigitalZen is Freemium and ProprietaryCold Turkey is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • DigitalZen is Privacy focused and CustomizableCold Turkey is not according to our users
  3. Twert icon
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    Toggleable Websites & Executeables Restrictions and Tracking.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required

    Twert VS Cold Turkey

     
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    Linux port of the Mac OS X application SelfControl . Uses Perl/Gtk2 + iptables. Provides basic timed blocking of specified hosts.

    56 SelfControl -- The Linux port alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer updated. Last version, 0.9, released in September 2010, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    SelfControl -- The Linux port Features

    1.  Website blocking

    SelfControl -- The Linux port VS Cold Turkey

     
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    The Productivity Owl is a Google Chrome extension that eliminates your time wasting habits on the internet.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Website blocking
    2.  Block Distraction

    Productivity Owl VS Cold Turkey

     
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    This extension will call you to order on a recurring basis using 4 different modes adapted to you, so that you does not lose sight of the essential goals of your life.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Chromium

    Time Companion Features

    1.  Block Distraction
    2.  Browser extension
    3.  Website blocking
    4.  Browser-based
    5.  Browser integration

    Time Companion VS Cold Turkey

     
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    Block Site is a browser addon to help you block desired websites. To operate, simply right-click on any webpage and click on the "Block this website" context-menu item. The website will be added to the block list.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Firefox

    Block Site Extension Features

    1.  Browser extension
    2.  Web filter
    3.  Opera extension
    4.  Website blocking

    Block Site Extension VS Cold Turkey

     
  8. Wisdom Tree icon
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    Wisdom Tree is a tui concentration app. Inspired by the wisdom tree in Plants vs. Zombies which gives in-game tips when it grows, Wisdom Tree gives you real life tips when it grows. How can you grow the tree? by concentrating!

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Pomodoro Timer
    3.  Tui

    Wisdom Tree VS Cold Turkey

     
  9. SiteCop icon
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    SiteCop is a light and sharp extension made to protect us from those life-draining websites that make us waste hours on them through no fault of our own. It features 3 different option-rich timed lists to block websites and a bonus Pomodoro option.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Google Chrome

    SiteCop Features

    1.  Website blocking

    SiteCop VS Cold Turkey

     
  10. Focus.py icon
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    Focus.py helps you keep focused by applying schedulable firewall rules to distracting websites.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    The latest update is from 2012, and the GitHub repository has been archived in June 2023.

    Focus.py Features

    1.  Website blocking

    Focus.py VS Cold Turkey

     
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