Sidekick AlternativesAnti Procrastination Tools and other similar apps like Sidekick

Sidekick is described as 'Is how you take back control of your most valuable resource, time. As the world gets increasingly distracted, we must be intentional with how we spend our time because once it's gone, it's gone forever' and is a anti procrastination tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Sidekick for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Android, Windows, Google Chrome and iPhone apps. The best Sidekick alternative is Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Sidekick are LeechBlock, RescueTime, Cold Turkey and One Sec.

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  1. Mindful : Focus & Screen Time icon

    Mindful : Focus & Screen Time

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    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...

    88 Mindful : Focus & Screen Time alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    Focus Mode Focus on what truly Matters.
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    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is the most popular Android alternative to Sidekick.

    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Sidekick.

    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is Free and Open SourceSidekick is Free and Proprietary
    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is Privacy focused and LightweightSidekick is not according to our users
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    LeechBlock

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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.

    99 LeechBlock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • LeechBlock is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Sidekick.

    • LeechBlock is Free and Open SourceSidekick is Free and Proprietary
    • LeechBlock is Customizable and Privacy focusedSidekick is not according to our users
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    RescueTime

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    This tool automatically monitors computer use, providing detailed insights to enhance productivity and time management. It features goal setting and alerts to help conquer procrastination, while comparing user metrics to average data for broader context.

    250 RescueTime alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • RescueTime is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & iPad alternative to Sidekick.

    • RescueTime is the most popular commercial alternative to Sidekick.

    • RescueTime is Paid and ProprietarySidekick is Free and Proprietary
    • RescueTime is Privacy focusedSidekick is not according to our users
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    One Sec

    Interrupts app and website launches by introducing a delay with a mindfulness animation, reducing unconscious social media habits, supporting habit change, and recording mindful moments in HealthKit to promote conscious device us...

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    Cold Turkey

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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.

    99 Cold Turkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    One Sec

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    Interrupts app and website launches by introducing a delay with a mindfulness animation, reducing unconscious social media habits, supporting habit change, and recording mindful moments in HealthKit to promote conscious device use and self-reflection.

    90 One Sec alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • One Sec is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Sidekick.

    • One Sec is Freemium and ProprietarySidekick is Free and Proprietary
  8. SelfControl icon

    SelfControl

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    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.

    88 SelfControl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. Forest icon

    Forest

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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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  11. FocusMe icon

    FocusMe

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    Block distractions on Windows, Mac, and Android with FocusMe's Blacklist, Whitelist, Time Tracker, Scheduler, Pomodoro Timer, and security features like Password Protection and Forced Mode to boost productivity by customizing user feedback-based settings.

    92 FocusMe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Focus Plans
     

    • FocusMe is the most popular SaaS alternative to Sidekick.

    • FocusMe is Paid and ProprietarySidekick is Free and Proprietary
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    Freedom

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    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.

    112 Freedom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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