Cold Turkey Blocker alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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Best Cold Turkey Blocker alternative for most people
FreedomCovers phones and Chromebooks too, syncing one blocking session across all your devices.
Best Cold Turkey Blocker alternative for a free option
SelfControlFree open-source Mac blocker for people who only need timed website blocks.
Best Cold Turkey Blocker alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
FreedomCovers phones and Chromebooks too, syncing one blocking session across all your devices.
Best Cold Turkey Blocker alternative for open source
LeechBlock NGFree browser extension with time limits and schedules, works anywhere Firefox or Chrome runs.
Best Cold Turkey Blocker alternative for Mac
FreedomCovers phones and Chromebooks too, syncing one blocking session across all your devices.
Best Cold Turkey Blocker alternative for Windows
FreedomCovers phones and Chromebooks too, syncing one blocking session across all your devices.
Best Cold Turkey Blocker alternative for iPhone and Android
FreedomCovers phones and Chromebooks too, syncing one blocking session across all your devices.
Cold Turkey Blocker alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Cold Turkey Blocker?
Freedom ranks first right now. Covers phones and Chromebooks too, syncing one blocking session across all your devices. SelfControl and LeechBlock NG follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Cold Turkey Blocker?
Yes. Freedom (free plan + paid), SelfControl (open source) and LeechBlock NG (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Cold Turkey Blocker?
Yes: SelfControl and LeechBlock NG.
Why do people switch from Cold Turkey Blocker?
The complaints we hear most: no Linux, ChromeOS, iOS or Android support; scheduling and app blocking require Pro; strict locks can't easily be undone if set by mistake.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Cold Turkey Blocker, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.