SelfControl Alternatives

SelfControl is described as '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' and is a anti procrastination tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to SelfControl for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, iPhone, Windows and iPad apps. The best SelfControl alternative is Cold Turkey, which is free. Other great apps like SelfControl are StayFocusd, Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, FocusMe and DigiPaws.

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  1. BrowseControl icon
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    An agent-based web filter that blocks websites based on URLs and categories. Internet use quotas can be set based on schedules and timers. Includes a port filter and Windows application blocker.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    • Most users think BrowseControl is a great SelfControl alternative.

    • BrowseControl is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to SelfControl.

    • BrowseControl is Paid and ProprietarySelfControl is Free and Open Source
  2. Atten icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Mac
     
  3. 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.

    109 Forest alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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    It is a very cute app, but also very functional without unnecessary functions (like ColdTurkey has, for example).

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    • Almost everyone thinks Forest is a great SelfControl alternative.

    • Forest is Freemium and ProprietarySelfControl is Free and Open Source
  4. QuestPhone icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  5. 1Focus icon
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    1Focus lets you block distracting apps and websites to skyrocket your productivity. Beat procrastination and get things done by focusing on one task at a time. Ideal for students, entrepreneurs, and creative people.

    69 1Focus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Focus Bear icon
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    Make healthy habits and deep work the path of least resistance. Focus Bear blocks distractions on your computer and smart phone so you can get the right things done on your tech devices.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
  9. Minus.app icon
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    All-In-One Productivity Accessory for Deep Work, Single-Tasking, Scroll Control, Work Music, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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