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Freedom is described as 'Be incredibly focused and productive. Join millions of amazing people who use Freedom to manage their screen time and live happier, healthier, and more productive lives' and is a anti procrastination tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Freedom for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, iPhone, Windows and iPad apps. The best Freedom alternative is Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Freedom are DigiPaws, Orkana, Cold Turkey and Reef Wellbeing.

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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 Freedom.

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

    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is Free and Open SourceFreedom is Paid and Proprietary
    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is Privacy focused and LightweightFreedom is not according to our users
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    Orkana

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    Privacy-focused time tracking stores all data locally, monitors app and IDE activity, browser tabs, and input devices automatically, provides real-time insights, detailed productivity scoring, goal setting, Pomodoro workflows with app blocking, and supports LLM data export.

    51 Orkana alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Orkana is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Freedom.

    • Orkana is Freemium and ProprietaryFreedom is Paid and Proprietary
    • Orkana is Privacy focusedFreedom 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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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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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    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.

    89 SelfControl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
     
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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 Freedom alternative.

    • DigitalZen is the most popular Web-based & Linux alternative to Freedom.

    • DigitalZen is Freemium and ProprietaryFreedom is Paid and Proprietary
    • DigitalZen is Privacy focused, Customizable and LightweightFreedom is not according to our users
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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

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
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    • ClearSpace is the most popular iPhone alternative to Freedom.

    • ClearSpace is Freemium and ProprietaryFreedom is Paid and Proprietary
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    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 Freedom.

    • Focus Firewall is Paid and ProprietaryFreedom is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Focus Firewall is Lightweight and Privacy focusedFreedom is not according to our users
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    One Sec

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    Interrupts app and website launches by introducing a delay with a mindfulness animation, reducing unconscious social media habits, supporting habit change, and recording mindful moments in HealthKit to promote conscious device use and self-reflection.

    90 One Sec alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • One Sec is the most popular iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Freedom.

    • One Sec is Freemium and ProprietaryFreedom is Paid and Proprietary
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    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

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    • Android
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    StayFree

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    StayFree is a self control, productivity and phone addiction controller app that allow you to show how much time you spend on your smartphone and helps you focus by restricting the usage of apps. You can set usage limits for your apps and receive alerts when exceeding those...

    40 StayFree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • Firefox
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
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