Cold Turkey Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Cold Turkey for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows 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 many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Cold Turkey are FocusMe, Freedom, BrowseControl and Wisdom Tree.

Cold Turkey alternatives are mainly Anti Procrastination Tools but may also be Internet Filters or Parental Control Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Cold Turkey.

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Cold Turkey

Freemium • Proprietary
Anti Procrastination Tool

Cold Turkey is a productivity program that you can use to temporarily block yourself off of popular social media sites,...

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LeechBlock
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Free • Open Source
Anti Procrastination Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Google Chrome
Firefox
56 LeechBlock alternatives
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.
- - LeechBlock is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Cold Turkey.
- - LeechBlock is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Cold Turkey.
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LeechBlock Features
1. Distraction-freeLeechBlock has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
Website blocking
Customizable
Scheduling
Browser extension
Block apps
Block Facebook
Comments about LeechBlock as a Alternative to Cold Turkey
Most users think LeechBlock is a great Cold Turkey alternative.
vetu11
Free, easy to set up and very effective. If it could block apps too then it would be perfect.
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Guest
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.
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Guest
Simple interface; everything explained clearly and shortly; and also the process of setting it up was quick. Thanks LeechBlock.
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FocusMe
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Paid • Proprietary
Anti Procrastination Tool
Internet Filter
Pomodoro Timer
Mac
Windows
Android
Software as a Service (SaaS)
54 FocusMe alternatives
The All-In-One Application and Website Blocker for Windows, Mac and Android.
- - FocusMe is the most popular Android & SaaS alternative to Cold Turkey.
- - FocusMe is the most popular commercial alternative to Cold Turkey.
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FocusMe Features
1. Distraction-freeFocusMe has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
2. Pomodoro TimerPractice the Pomodoro Technique in FocusMe to stay focused and productive.
Website blocking
Block Distraction
Stay Focused
Comments about FocusMe as a Alternative to Cold Turkey
Most users think FocusMe is a great Cold Turkey alternative.
Guest
Blocks exactly what you want it to block. I was afraid I'd need to disable Chrome on my device, but FocusMe even lets you block the specific websites that give you trouble.
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SoloPirlo
FocusMe is the best app to block distractions on the internet. A lot of options, very reliable and excellent support. Being the biggest procrastinator in the universe, I have tested them all. FocusMe is it.
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Freedom
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Paid • Proprietary
Anti Procrastination Tool
Internet Filter
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
iPad
67 Freedom alternatives
Freedom is an application that disables networking on an Apple computer for up to eight hours at a time. Freedom will free you from the distractions of the internet, allowing you time to code, write, or create.
- - Freedom is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Cold Turkey.
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Freedom Features
Website blocking
Stay Focused
Multi-choice brushes
Off-the-grid
Opinions about Freedom as a Alternative to Cold Turkey
Some users think Freedom is a great Cold Turkey alternative, some don't.
BrowseControl
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Paid • Proprietary
Internet Filter
Windows
Self-Hosted
55 BrowseControl alternatives
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.
- - BrowseControl is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Cold Turkey.
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BrowseControl Features
URL Filtering
Category Filters
Application Blocker
Website filtering
Website blocking
Application whitelisting
Categories
Web filter
Access Control
Content Filtering
Comments about BrowseControl as a Alternative to Cold Turkey
pros, cons and recent comments
marykawasaki
Let's the user control Internet access
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Wisdom Tree
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Free • Open Source
Pomodoro Timer
Mac
Windows
Linux
58 Wisdom Tree alternatives
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!
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Wisdom Tree Features
1. Distraction-freeWisdom Tree has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
2. Command line interfaceWisdom Tree either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
3. Pomodoro TimerPractice the Pomodoro Technique in Wisdom Tree to stay focused and productive.
Tui
SprintWork
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Paid • Proprietary
Time Tracking Tool
Windows
47 SprintWork alternatives
SprintWork is an effective distraction blocking and time tracking software that can help you get work done on time and recover valuable time lost to social media and games.
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SprintWork Features
1. Distraction-freeSprintWork has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
Website blocking
Block Distraction
Opinions about SprintWork as a Alternative to Cold Turkey
Most users think SprintWork is a great Cold Turkey alternative.
InternetOff
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Free • Proprietary
Anti Procrastination Tool
Parental Control Tool
Windows
18 InternetOff alternatives
InternetOff allows you to quickly turn off the internet so that you can go offline. When you need the connection, you can enable the internet easily for some period (and it will be automatically turned off) or permanently in just two clicks.
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InternetOff Features
1. Distraction-freeInternetOff has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
Productivity Owl
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Free • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
Chrome OS
Google Chrome
54 Productivity Owl alternatives
The Productivity Owl is a Google Chrome extension that eliminates your time wasting habits on the internet.
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Productivity Owl Features
1. Distraction-freeProductivity Owl has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
Website blocking
Block Distraction
Anti-Social
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
39 Anti-Social alternatives
Anti-Social is a productivity application for Macs & Windows that turns off the social parts of the internet.
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Anti-Social Features
Block Facebook
Website blocking
Install-Block
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Paid • Proprietary
Parental Control Tool
Windows
5 Install-Block alternatives
Install-Block allows you to require a password in order for new software to be installed on your PC. You can also prevent users from accessing any programs or windows that you choose. Ideal for employers, parents, or schools.
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Install-Block Features
Access Control
Security focused
Password protection
Block Site Extension
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Free • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
Chrome OS
Google Chrome
Opera
Firefox
9 Block Site Extension alternatives
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.
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Block Site Extension Features
Browser extension
Web filter
Opera extension
Website blocking
Temptation Blocker
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Free • Open Source
Anti Procrastination Tool
Windows
34 Temptation Blocker alternatives
Temptation Blocker is a program that lets you lock yourself out of specific applications for a specified period of time. A window displays how much time remains. In order to unblock a program you must enter a 32 character string as a disincentive.
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Temptation Blocker Features
Scheduling
Website blocking
Discontinued
last modified 2005-09-12