Freedom
A cross-device website and app blocker that syncs focus sessions across computers and phones.
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About Freedom
Freedom is a subscription focus service that blocks websites, apps or the whole internet across your devices at once. You build blocklists, start a session, and it applies on Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android and Chromebook, so you can't simply pick up your phone instead. The free plan lets you try blocking on unlimited devices with custom blocklists and focus music, but sessions are limited in length. Premium adds scheduled and recurring sessions, sessions planned in advance, a Locked Mode that prevents quitting mid-session, and unlimited session length, sold monthly, yearly or as a one-time Forever license. A 7-day Premium trial is available. It suits people whose distractions follow them from laptop to phone. Some features vary by platform, for example website exceptions are only on Mac and Windows, and app blocking on Chromebook isn't included.
Best for: People who want one blocking session to cover their laptop and phone together.
Pros and cons
What works
- 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
Why people leave
- Scheduling, Locked Mode and long sessions need Premium
- Website exceptions only on Mac and Windows
- No Linux app
Top Freedom alternatives
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Cold Turkey Blocker66.5One-time purchase with stricter desktop locks and app blocking, if you don't need phone coverage.
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SelfControl62.6Free, open-source Mac blocker with no subscription, for simple timed website blocks.
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LeechBlock NG59.6Free browser extension with flexible schedules and time limits per site set.
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Forest38.6Free app blocking on phones with a gamified timer that rewards staying focused.
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Focusmate38.6Adds a real person to work alongside on video, which helps when blocking sites isn't enough.
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Freedom: common questions
Is Freedom free?
Freedom has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Yes (checked on Freedom's own site).
Is Freedom open source?
No, Freedom is not open source. Open-source alternatives include SelfControl and LeechBlock NG.
What platforms does Freedom run on?
Freedom is available for macOS, Windows, iOS, Android and Browser extension.
What are the best alternatives to Freedom?
The highest-ranked Freedom alternatives right now are Cold Turkey Blocker, SelfControl and LeechBlock NG. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.