SelfControl -- The Linux port Alternatives

SelfControl -- The Linux port is described as 'Linux port of the Mac OS X application SelfControl . Uses Perl/Gtk2 + iptables. Provides basic timed blocking of specified hosts' and is an app in the network & admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to SelfControl -- The Linux port for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, Windows, iPhone and Google Chrome apps. The best SelfControl -- The Linux port alternative is Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SelfControl -- The Linux port are LeechBlock, DigiPaws, Cold Turkey and Plucky.

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  1. 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...

    111 Mindful : Focus & Screen Time alternatives

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    • Android
     
  2. LeechBlock icon
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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.

    119 LeechBlock alternatives

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  3. Cold Turkey icon
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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.

    122 Cold Turkey alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  4. ClearSpace icon
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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.

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    • Freemium
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    • Android
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    • Google Chrome
     
  5. 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.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  6. ReDD Focus  icon
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    ReDD Focus is an Android accessibility service designed to help people with attention-related conditions (such as ADHD) manage their digital environment.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  7. ScrollGuard icon
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    Block Reels & Shorts on Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, YouTube. Set scrolling limits on any app with antiscroll mode. No ads, No reels, No shorts, No distractions.

    72 ScrollGuard alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
     
  8. SelfControl icon
     48 likes

    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.

    107 SelfControl alternatives

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    • Mac
     
  9. Freedom icon
     25 likes

    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.

    135 Freedom alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
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    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  10. Forest icon
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    Stay focused and avoid phone distractions by growing virtual trees that represent completed focus sessions. Track progress with an interactive forest, share achievements with friends, set custom session lengths, review detailed history, and use a whitelist to avoid penalties.

    138 Forest alternatives

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    • Freemium
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