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.

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SelfControl

Free • Open Source
Anti Procrastination Tool
Mac

SelfControl is a free and open-source application for Mac OS X that lets you block your own access to distracting websites,...

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Cold Turkey
Is this a good alternative?
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Freemium • Proprietary
Anti Procrastination Tool
Internet Filter
Pomodoro Timer
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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Cold Turkey Features
1. Pomodoro TimerPractice the Pomodoro Technique in Cold Turkey to stay focused and productive.
Block apps
Website blocking
Stay Focused
Application Blocker
Block Facebook
Block youtube
No Subscription
Real-time Statistics
URL Filtering
Filtering
Cold Turkey vs SelfControl
Most users think Cold Turkey is a great alternative to SelfControl.
Guest
because it is good for windows
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FocusMe
Is this a good alternative?
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No
Paid • Proprietary
Anti Procrastination Tool
Internet Filter
Pomodoro Timer
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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FocusMe Features
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.
Website blocking
Block Distraction
Stay Focused
FocusMe vs SelfControl
Most users think FocusMe is a great alternative to SelfControl.
Guest
Can be easily disabled. New update, I have been told by the developer, could change that though. (July 2017)
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SelfRestraint
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No
Free • Open Source
Windows
Linux
54 alternatives to SelfRestraint
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.
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SelfRestraint Features
1. Distraction-freeSelfRestraint has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
Website blocking
Browser extension
Discontinued
The URL to the official website does not work & source at Github has not been updated for an extended period

SelfRestraint vs SelfControl
Most users think SelfRestraint is a great alternative to SelfControl.
Guest
It's very simple and does its work. I just think the icon is a little weird.
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Guest
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.
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BrowseControl
Is this a good alternative?
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No
Paid • Proprietary
Internet Filter
Windows
Self-Hosted
52 alternatives to BrowseControl
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.
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BrowseControl Features
URL Filtering
Category Filters
Application Blocker
Website filtering
Website blocking
Application whitelisting
Categories
Web filter
Access Control
Content Filtering
BrowseControl vs SelfControl
Most users think BrowseControl is a great alternative to SelfControl.
Pluckeye
Is this a good alternative?
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No
Free Personal • Proprietary
Internet Filter
Anti Procrastination Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
52 alternatives to Pluckeye
Pluckeye is a filter that bolsters self-control on the Internet.
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Pluckeye Features
Anti Porn
Website blocking
Web filter
Time Scheduling
Password protection
Application Blocker
Freedom
Is this a good alternative?
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No
Paid • Proprietary
Anti Procrastination Tool
Internet Filter
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
iPad
64 alternatives to Freedom
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.
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Freedom Features
Website blocking
Stay Focused
Multi-choice brushes
Off-the-grid
Freedom vs SelfControl
Almost everyone thinks Freedom is a great alternative to SelfControl.
Guest
When you ask for alternatives for Windows, you dont wanna hear some apple stuff
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Guest
Really love it. Only thing they need to add is a whitelist feature.
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Guest
SelfControl is for Windows, Freedom is not.
Negative comment• ago

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Wisdom Tree
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Free • Open Source
Pomodoro Timer
Mac
Windows
Linux
59 alternatives to Wisdom Tree
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!
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Wisdom Tree Features
1. Distraction-freeWisdom Tree has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
2. Command line interfaceWisdom Tree either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
3. Pomodoro TimerPractice the Pomodoro Technique in Wisdom Tree to stay focused and productive.
Tui
Productivity Owl
Is this a good alternative?
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No
Free • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
Chrome OS
Google Chrome
55 alternatives to Productivity Owl
The Productivity Owl is a Google Chrome extension that eliminates your time wasting habits on the internet.
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Productivity Owl Features
1. Distraction-freeProductivity Owl has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
Website blocking
Block Distraction
Anti-Social
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No
Paid • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
40 alternatives to Anti-Social
Anti-Social is a productivity application for Macs & Windows that turns off the social parts of the internet.
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Anti-Social Features
Block Facebook
Website blocking
FindFocus
Is this a good alternative?
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No
Paid • Proprietary
Anti Procrastination Tool
Mac
Windows
45 alternatives to FindFocus
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.
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FindFocus Features
1. Distraction-freeFindFocus has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
Website blocking
Block Facebook
Block Distraction
Website whitelisting