Cold Turkey Blocker alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Cold Turkey Blocker: no Linux, ChromeOS, iOS or Android support, and scheduling and app blocking require Pro. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Cold Turkey Blocker, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Freedom currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Freedom	Free plan + paid	No	macOS, Windows, iOS +2	5 of 5	66.5
2	SelfControl	Open source	Yes	macOS	4 of 4	62.6
3	LeechBlock NG	Open source	Yes	Browser extension	4 of 4	59.6

1. FreedomTop pick
Best for: People who want one blocking session to cover their laptop and phone together
Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from Cold Turkey Blocker
Covers phones and Chromebooks too, syncing one blocking session across all your devices.
Pros
Syncs blocking sessions across desktop and mobile devices
Can block websites, apps or the entire internet
Scheduling and recurring sessions for routine focus time
One-time Forever license as an alternative to a subscription
Cons
Scheduling, Locked Mode and long sessions need Premium
Website exceptions only on Mac and Windows
No Linux app
Visit Freedom Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Freedom a good Cold Turkey Blocker alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
Yes
Checked Oct 29, 2026freedom.to(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$3.33/month billed yearly
Checked Oct 29, 2026freedom.to(opens source in a new tab)
Monthly price
$8.99/month
Checked Oct 29, 2026freedom.to(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, Chromebook
Checked Oct 29, 2026freedom.to(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
7 days
Checked Oct 29, 2026freedom.to(opens source in a new tab)
2. SelfControl
Best for: Mac users who want a free, no-escape website block for focused work sessions
Open sourcemacOS
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from Cold Turkey Blocker
Free open-source Mac blocker for people who only need timed website blocks.
Pros
Completely free and open source
Blocks can't be undone by restarting or deleting the app
System-wide, so it covers every browser and internet app
Cons
Mac only, with no Windows, phone or browser versions
No scheduled or recurring blocks; each block is started by hand
Blocks websites and servers, not desktop apps
Visit SelfControl Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is SelfControl a good Cold Turkey Blocker alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
License
GPL-3.0
Checked Oct 30, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Price
Free
Checked Oct 30, 2026selfcontrolapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
Mac OS X 10.10+
Checked Oct 30, 2026selfcontrolapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
Block lock
Survives restart and deletion
Checked Oct 30, 2026selfcontrolapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
3. LeechBlock NG
Best for: People who want free, fine-grained limits on distracting sites inside their browser
Open sourceBrowser extension
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from Cold Turkey Blocker
Free browser extension with time limits and schedules, works anywhere Firefox or Chrome runs.
Pros
Free and open source
Time limits and schedules per group of sites, up to 30 groups
Works in Firefox and all major Chromium browsers
Wildcards and exceptions for precise blocklists
Cons
Only blocks inside the browser it's installed in
Can't block desktop apps or work across devices
Easier to bypass than system-level blockers
Visit LeechBlock NG Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is LeechBlock NG a good Cold Turkey Blocker alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
License
MPL-2.0
Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Browsers
Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Chromium browsers
Checked Nov 1, 2026proginosko.com(opens source in a new tab)
Block sets
Up to 30
Checked Nov 1, 2026proginosko.com(opens source in a new tab)
Lockdown
Yes
Checked Nov 1, 2026proginosko.com(opens source in a new tab)