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Freedom is described as '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' 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 Mac, Windows, Android, Google Chrome and iPhone. The best alternative is Cold Turkey, which is free. Other great apps like Freedom are Forest, StayFocusd, FocusMe and SelfControl.

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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    65 alternatives to Cold Turkey 

    Cold Turkey is a productivity program that you can use to temporarily block yourself off of popular social media sites, addicting websites and games so that you can get your work done!

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    1.  Pomodoro TimerPractice the Pomodoro Technique in Cold Turkey to stay focused and productive.
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  2. Forest icon

    Forest

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    65 alternatives to Forest 

    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...

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    1.  GamificationForest makes use of game-design elements such as point scoring, competition, achievements, etc.
    2.  Pomodoro TimerPractice the Pomodoro Technique in Forest to stay focused and productive.
    3.  Distraction-freeForest has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
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    StayFocusd

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    • Google Chrome
    81 alternatives to StayFocusd 

    StayFocusd is a productivity extension for Google Chrome that helps you stay focused on work by restricting the amount of time you can spend on time-wasting websites. Once your allotted time has been used up, the sites you have blocked will be inaccessible for the rest of the...

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    1.  Distraction-freeStayFocusd has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
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    Almost everyone thinks StayFocusd is a great alternative to Freedom.
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    FocusMe

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    53 alternatives to FocusMe 

    The All-In-One Application and Website Blocker for Windows, Mac and Android.

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    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.
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    SelfControl

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    • Mac
    57 alternatives to SelfControl 

    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.

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    1.  Distraction-freeSelfControl has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
    2.  Command line interfaceSelfControl either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
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    Most users think SelfControl is a great alternative to Freedom.
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    Vitamin-R

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    18 alternatives to Vitamin-R 

    Vitamin-R is a different kind of productivity tool. It helps you getting started, supports you in your task, keeps you focused and motivated.

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    1.  Distraction-freeVitamin-R has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
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    Screen Time

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    64 alternatives to Screen Time 

    With Screen Time, you can access real-time reports about how much time you spend on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and set limits for what you want to manage.

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    Focus

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    • Mac
    66 alternatives to Focus 

    Focus is a Mac app that blocks distracting websites (like Facebook and Reddit) and applications, so you can improve your productivity.

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    1.  Support for scriptingFocus supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
    2.  Distraction-freeFocus has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
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    Some users think Focus is a great alternative to Freedom, some don't.
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    Stay Focused

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    59 alternatives to Stay Focused 

    Stay focused helps you focus by restricting the daily usage of selected apps to the selected time. Spending too much of time Social Networking or Messaging Apps? Focus it and it will help you reduce the usage.

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    1.  Distraction-freeStay Focused has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
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  12. Don't Waste Today! icon

    Don't Waste Today!

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    59 alternatives to Don't Waste Today! 

    A procrastination tracker that will randomly ask if you're procrastinating or not.

     Don't Waste Today! has no features, suggest some!
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