Forest AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Parental Control Tools

The best Parental Control alternative to Forest is Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Forest and nine of them are Parental Control Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Parental Control Tool alternatives to Forest are LeechBlock, Cold Turkey, Focus Firewall and DigitalZen.

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  1. Mindful : Focus & Screen Time icon

    Mindful : Focus & Screen Time

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    Mindful is a free and open-source app designed to help you regain control over your digital habits, improve your focus, and boost productivity. Whether you're battling social media addiction, struggling to stay focused, or simply looking for a way to better manage your...

    90 Mindful : Focus & Screen Time alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    Focus Mode Focus on what truly Matters.
    Focus Mode Focus on what truly Matters.
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    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is the most popular Android alternative to Forest.

    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Forest.

    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is Free and Open SourceForest is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is Privacy focused and LightweightForest is not according to our users
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    LeechBlock

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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.

    100 LeechBlock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

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

    • LeechBlock is Free and Open SourceForest is Freemium and Proprietary
    • LeechBlock is Customizable and Privacy focusedForest is not according to our users
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    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Forest is based on a completely different concept than cold turkey, cold turkey is more or less just a blocker whereas Forest is a productivity app which forces the person to stay and work and not waste time for a set amount of time

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

    • Cold Turkey is Freemium and ProprietaryForest is also Freemium and Proprietary
  5. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    • Focus Firewall is Paid and ProprietaryForest is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Focus Firewall is Lightweight and Privacy focusedForest is not according to our users
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    DigitalZen

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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.

    78 DigitalZen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • Almost everyone thinks DigitalZen is a great Forest alternative.

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

    • DigitalZen is Freemium and ProprietaryForest is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • DigitalZen is Privacy focused, Customizable and LightweightForest is not according to our users

  9. Application Blocker Pro

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    Application Blocker Pro parental software is an application specially created for parents concerned about their childrens computer activities including the Internet usage. Features: Block websites;Block programs; Block chat; Block games; Block peer-to-peer applications; Monitor...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    tvusage

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    vusage is the parental control and digital wellbeing app for Android TV with options to configure screentime, usage hours, applock to put you in charge.

    47 tvusage alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android TV
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  11. AntySocial Website blocker icon

    AntySocial Website blocker

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    AntySocial Windows Software blocks access to websites like Facebook, YouTube, MySpace, Hulu, Digg and other social media / time-wasting websites.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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