SelfControl is a free and open-source application for macOS that lets you block your own access to distracting websites for a set...
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Focus is a productivity app that helps you eliminate distractions and improve your focus.
Price: $19.99
Top 6 Focus alternatives
Cold Turkey is a productivity tool that helps you temporarily block distractions on your computer to stay focused.
Free basic version, paid plans available
Quitter is a Mac app that automatically hides or quits apps after periods of inactivity.
HazeOver is a distraction dimmer for Mac. It helps you stay focused by highlighting the front app while dimming all the background...
Anti-Social is a distraction-blocking app for people who want to limit access to social networks and other time-wasting websites. Its standout feature...
Pros
- Simple, focused interface with less setup than Freedom
- One-time purchase avoids recurring subscription fees
- Blocking sessions are designed to resist casual cancellation
Cons
- Fewer cross-device features than Freedom
- More limited scheduling and automation than Cold Turkey Blocker
- Smaller ecosystem and update cadence than major competitors
$15 one-time
Freedom is a cross-device distraction blocker for people who want to limit distracting websites, apps, and internet access during focused work. It...
Pros
- Synchronizes blocking sessions across supported devices
- Blocks websites, applications, or the entire internet
- Offers recurring schedules and Locked Mode
Cons
- More expensive than free tools such as SelfControl and LeechBlock NG
- Requires a subscription or lifetime purchase for full access
- Less granular browser-rule customization than LeechBlock NG
From $8.99/mo; lifetime $99.50
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