SelfControl Alternatives for Windows
SelfControl is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is Cold Turkey, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to SelfControl and 19 are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to SelfControl are FocusMe, SelfRestraint, BrowseControl and Pluckeye.
SelfControl 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 SelfControl.Cold Turkey
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Freemium • Proprietary
- Anti Procrastination Tool
- Internet Filter
- Pomodoro Timer
65 alternatives to Cold Turkey- Mac
- Windows
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!
Cold Turkey Features
Cold Turkey vs SelfControl
because it is good for windows
FocusMe
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Paid • Proprietary
- Anti Procrastination Tool
- Internet Filter
- Pomodoro Timer
53 alternatives to FocusMe- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
The All-In-One Application and Website Blocker for Windows, Mac and Android.
FocusMe vs SelfControl
Can be easily disabled. New update, I have been told by the developer, could change that though. (July 2017)
SelfRestraint
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
54 alternatives to SelfRestraint- Windows
- Linux
If you find yourself constantly ending up on distracting websites, you know what a time sink your computer can be. Unfortunately, you can't just stop using your computer because you need it to be able to get work done.
SelfRestraint Features
DiscontinuedThe URL to the official website does not work & source at Github has not been updated for an extended period
SelfRestraint vs SelfControl
It's very simple and does its work. I just think the icon is a little weird.
Nearly identical to SelfControl, no fancy features, just blocks a list of sites for a selected time period and displays a countdown until said period is up.
BrowseControl
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Paid • Proprietary
- Internet Filter
52 alternatives to BrowseControl- Windows
- Self-Hosted
BrowseControl is 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.
BrowseControl Features
BrowseControl vs SelfControl
Pluckeye
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Free Personal • Proprietary
- Internet Filter
- Anti Procrastination Tool
52 alternatives to Pluckeye- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
Pluckeye is a filter that bolsters self-control on the Internet.
Pluckeye Features
Freedom
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Paid • Proprietary
- Anti Procrastination Tool
- Internet Filter
64 alternatives to Freedom- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
Freedom is an 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.
Freedom Features
Freedom vs SelfControl
When you ask for alternatives for Windows, you dont wanna hear some apple stuff
Really love it. Only thing they need to add is a whitelist feature.
SelfControl is for Windows, Freedom is not.
Wisdom Tree
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Pomodoro Timer
59 alternatives to Wisdom Tree- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Wisdom Tree is a tui concentration app. Inspired by the wisdom tree in Plants vs. Zombies which gives in-game tips when it grows, Wisdom Tree gives you real life tips when it grows. How can you grow the tree? by concentrating!
Wisdom Tree Features
Productivity Owl
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Proprietary
55 alternatives to Productivity Owl- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Chrome OS
- Google Chrome
The Productivity Owl is a Google Chrome extension that eliminates your time wasting habits on the internet.
Productivity Owl Features
Anti-Social
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Paid • Proprietary
40 alternatives to Anti-Social- Mac
- Windows
Anti-Social is a productivity application for Macs & Windows that turns off the social parts of the internet.
Anti-Social Features
FindFocus
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Paid • Proprietary
- Anti Procrastination Tool
45 alternatives to FindFocus- Mac
- Windows
After careful study of our own behaviour and the edge between action and procrastination, we have shortlisted the features which are essential for a tool like FindFocus. All of them are meant to guard your focus and productivity.
FindFocus Features