Freedom AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Parental Control Tools

The best Parental Control alternative to Freedom 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 Freedom and 17 are Parental Control Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Parental Control Tool alternatives to Freedom are Cold Turkey, DigitalZen, Focus Firewall and StayFree.

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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...

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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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    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.

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • 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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    Aura Parental Control

    Digital safety tool offering protection against identity theft, financial fraud, and online threats using technology for timely credit fraud alerts, VPN for safe browsing, harmful site blocking, financial monitoring, secure passw...

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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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    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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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  12. Wondershare FamiSafe icon

    Wondershare FamiSafe

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    FamiSafe lets parents control screen time, track real-time location and detect inappropriate content on kids' devices.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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    Locategy

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    Locategy is a family locator with parental control features: allows parents to locate their kid’s mobile, receive realtime alerts when they reaches or leaves predefined places, but also see the list of the installed apps and control the screen time, with also panic button and...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  14. Aura Parental Control icon

    Aura Parental Control

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    Digital safety tool offering protection against identity theft, financial fraud, and online threats using technology for timely credit fraud alerts, VPN for safe browsing, harmful site blocking, financial monitoring, secure password storage, and comprehensive parental controls.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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