SelfControl alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave SelfControl: mac only, with no Windows, phone or browser versions, and no scheduled or recurring blocks; each block is started by hand. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces SelfControl, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Cold Turkey Blocker currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best SelfControl alternative for most people
Cold Turkey BlockerAdds app blocking, schedules and stricter locks, and runs on Windows as well as Mac.
Best SelfControl alternative for a free option
LeechBlock NGFree open-source browser extension with time limits and schedules, on any OS with Firefox or Chrome.
Best SelfControl alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
FreedomSyncs blocks across Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android and Chromebook, with scheduled sessions.
Best SelfControl alternative for open source
LeechBlock NGFree open-source browser extension with time limits and schedules, on any OS with Firefox or Chrome.
Best SelfControl alternative for Mac
Cold Turkey BlockerAdds app blocking, schedules and stricter locks, and runs on Windows as well as Mac.
Best SelfControl alternative for Windows
Cold Turkey BlockerAdds app blocking, schedules and stricter locks, and runs on Windows as well as Mac.
Best SelfControl alternative for iPhone and Android
FreedomSyncs blocks across Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android and Chromebook, with scheduled sessions.
SelfControl alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to SelfControl?
Cold Turkey Blocker ranks first right now. Adds app blocking, schedules and stricter locks, and runs on Windows as well as Mac. Freedom and LeechBlock NG follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to SelfControl?
Yes. Cold Turkey Blocker (free plan + paid), Freedom (free plan + paid) 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 SelfControl?
Yes: LeechBlock NG.
Why do people switch from SelfControl?
The complaints we hear most: 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.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces SelfControl, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.