SelfRestraint Alternatives

SelfRestraint is described as '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' and is an app in the web browsers category. There are more than 25 alternatives to SelfRestraint for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Android, iPhone and Google Chrome apps. The best SelfRestraint alternative is LeechBlock, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SelfRestraint are Cold Turkey, SelfControl, Freedom and Forest.

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  1. Offtime icon
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    Unplug yourself in a hyperconnected world.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  2. A procrastination tracker that will randomly ask if you're procrastinating or not.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
     
  3. Temptation Blocker is a program that lets you lock yourself out of specific applications for a specified period of time. A window displays how much time remains. In order to unblock a program you must enter a 32 character string as a disincentive.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. The Productivity Owl is a Google Chrome extension that eliminates your time wasting habits on the internet.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
     
  5. Serene icon
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    There’s no shortage of productivity tools, but most solve a piece of the problem – blocking websites, or playing concentration music – rather than solving the entire problem.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Install-Block allows you to require a password in order for new software to be installed on your PC. You can also prevent users from accessing any programs or windows that you choose. Ideal for employers, parents, or schools.

    9 Install-Block alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Application Blocker Pro parental software is an application specially created for parents concerned about their childrens computer activities including the Internet usage. Features: Block websites;Block programs; Block chat; Block games; Block peer-to-peer applications; Monitor...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. SprintWork icon
     18 likes

    SprintWork is an effective distraction blocking and time tracking software that can help you get work done on time and recover valuable time lost to social media and games.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. iChooseTo icon
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    Android: Asks if you really want to use an app (e.g. YouTube) and/or if you really want to use your phone Windows: Press Hotkeys to take (forced) breaks and/or enter an intention each time you use your computer and get reminded of it!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  10. Stop Procrastinating allows you to block the internet and cut online distraction. It has the highest quality features for the best price with the highest level of Software Quality Assurance.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  11. PoD(Price of Distraction) is the only chrome extension which could help you stay focused and improve your efficiency during pomodoro immediately. Yes. we said 'immediately'. Not like other extensions(e.g. StayFocusd) simply run as website blocker, PoD is much powerful:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
     
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