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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 50 alternatives to Freedom for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Windows apps. The best Freedom alternative is Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Freedom are Cold Turkey, ClearSpace, SelfControl and Focus Firewall.

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  1. Mindful : Focus & Screen Time icon

    Mindful : Focus & Screen Time

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    People are spending a staggering 8 hours a day glued to their smartphones, mostly lost in endless social media feeds. Our phones have taken over, pulling us deeper into the digital abyss and making our screen time soar.

    63 Mindful : Focus & Screen Time alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Stay Focused
    5.  Screen time

    Mindful : Focus & Screen Time VS Freedom

     

    • 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 focusedFreedom is not according to our users
  2. Cold Turkey icon

    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.

    86 Cold Turkey alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Cold Turkey screenshot 1

    Top Cold Turkey Features

    1.  Block apps
    2.  Website blocking
    3.  Anti Procrastination
    4.  Application Blocker
    5.  Stay Focused
    6.  No Subscription
    7.  Pomodoro Timer
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Block Facebook
    11.  Block youtube
    12.  Block Distraction

    Cold Turkey VS Freedom

     

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

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

    • Cold Turkey is Freemium and ProprietaryFreedom is Paid and Proprietary
  4. ClearSpace icon

    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.

    72 ClearSpace alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    ClearSpace screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Block apps
    3.  Block Distraction
    4.  Stay Focused

    ClearSpace VS Freedom

     

    • ClearSpace is the most popular iPhone alternative to Freedom.

    • ClearSpace is Freemium and ProprietaryFreedom is Paid and Proprietary
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  6. SelfControl icon

    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.

    78 SelfControl alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Website blocking
    3.  Block apps
    4.  Customize Windows

    SelfControl VS Freedom

     
  7. 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.

    43 Focus Firewall alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Focus Firewall screenshot 1

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Website blocking
    3.  Screen time
    4.  Block apps
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Content blocker
    9.  Web filter
    10.  Stay Focused
    11.  Block Distraction
    12.  Block Facebook

    Focus Firewall VS Freedom

     

    • 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
  8. One Sec icon

    One Sec

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    One Sec is a unique screen time tool that delays access to apps and websites rather than blocking them entirely, promoting mindfulness by interrupting unconscious social media habits with a deep breath animation, and contributing mindful moments to the Health App via HealthKit.

    75 One Sec alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Firefox
    One Sec screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Block Distraction
    2.  Screen time
    3.  Time blocking
    4.  Stay Focused
    5.  Block apps

    One Sec VS Freedom

     

    • One Sec is the most popular iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Freedom.

    • One Sec is Freemium and ProprietaryFreedom is Paid and Proprietary
  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.

    55 Atten alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Mac
    Atten screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Lockscreen Widget
    6.  App usage info
    7.  Website blocking
    8.  Scheduling
    9.  Screen time
    10.  iOS widget
    11.  Block Distraction
    12.  Progress tracking

    Atten VS Freedom

     
  11. Forest icon

    Forest

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    Forest is an app to help you stay focused on your work. Whenever you want to concentrate, you can plant a seed in Forest. In the next 30 minutes, this small seed will gradually grow into a big tree. However, if you cannot resist the temptation and leave this app to check...

    93 Forest alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    Forest screenshot 1
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    Forest screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Gamification
    2.  Pomodoro Timer
    3.  Stay Focused
    4.  Block apps

    Forest VS Freedom

     
  12. DigitalZen icon

    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.

    63 DigitalZen alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Block apps and websites on Linux,Mac and windows

    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 Freedom

     

    • 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 and CustomizableFreedom is not according to our users
  13. Screen Time for Android icon

    Screen Time for Android

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    Displays your screen time in a permanent notification.

    71 Screen Time for Android alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Screen Time for Android Features

    1.  Screen time

    Screen Time for Android VS Freedom

     
  14. ScreenTime+ icon

    ScreenTime+

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    ScreenTime+ is an automatic time tracking app for mac. It helps you to see where you're spending your time on Mac via the menu bar.

    61 ScreenTime+ alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    ScreenTime+ screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  App usage info
    7.  Automatic time tracking
    8.  Sits in the MenuBar
    9.  Screen time

    ScreenTime+ VS Freedom

     
  15. Touch Grass icon

    Touch Grass

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    Touch Grass is an app that helps you limit screen time by blocking distracting apps until you physically touch grass.

    27 Touch Grass alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  App usage info
    2.  AI-Powered
    3.  Screen time
    4.  Block apps
    5.  Block Distraction

    Touch Grass VS Freedom

     
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