LeechBlock NG alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave LeechBlock NG: only blocks inside the browser it's installed in, and can't block desktop apps or work across devices. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces LeechBlock NG, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. SelfControl currently ranks first.
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Best LeechBlock NG alternative for most people
SelfControlSystem-wide Mac blocker that covers every browser and can't be undone until the timer ends.
Best LeechBlock NG alternative for a free option
SelfControlSystem-wide Mac blocker that covers every browser and can't be undone until the timer ends.
Best LeechBlock NG alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Cold Turkey BlockerDesktop blocker that also stops apps and offers much stricter locks.
Best LeechBlock NG alternative for open source
SelfControlSystem-wide Mac blocker that covers every browser and can't be undone until the timer ends.
Best LeechBlock NG alternative for Mac
FreedomExtends blocks to phones and other computers with synced sessions.
Best LeechBlock NG alternative for Windows
Cold Turkey BlockerDesktop blocker that also stops apps and offers much stricter locks.
Best LeechBlock NG alternative for iPhone and Android
FreedomExtends blocks to phones and other computers with synced sessions.
LeechBlock NG alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to LeechBlock NG?
SelfControl ranks first right now. System-wide Mac blocker that covers every browser and can't be undone until the timer ends. Cold Turkey Blocker and Freedom follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to LeechBlock NG?
Yes. SelfControl (open source), Cold Turkey Blocker (free plan + paid) and Freedom (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to LeechBlock NG?
Yes: SelfControl.
Why do people switch from LeechBlock NG?
The complaints we hear most: 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.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces LeechBlock NG, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.