Free Forest AlternativesTop Anti Procrastination Tools and other similar apps like Forest

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

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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

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    • Android
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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
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    • 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

     69 likes
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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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    Comments about Cold Turkey as an Alternative to Forest
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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
  6. SelfControl icon

    SelfControl

     48 likes
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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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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
     
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    cause it does pretty much the same thing

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks SelfControl is a great Forest alternative.

    • SelfControl is Free and Open SourceForest is Freemium and Proprietary
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    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 iPhone alternative to Forest.

    • ClearSpace is Freemium and ProprietaryForest is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Reef Wellbeing

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    Reef helps you stay focused by blocking distracting apps, setting daily routines, and giving you insights into your screen time — all without ads, clutter, or tracking.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  10. 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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    • Atten is the most popular iPad alternative to Forest.

    • Atten is Freemium and ProprietaryForest is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Atten is LightweightForest 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
  13. QuestPhone icon

    QuestPhone

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    QuestPhone is an open-source Android productivity utility designed to help users reduce screen addiction by regulating app usage through a gamified experience. The application blocks distracting apps and unlocks them only once the user completes all their work.

    60 QuestPhone alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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