BrowseControl Alternatives

BrowseControl is described as 'An agent-based web filter that blocks websites based on URLs and categories. Internet use quotas can be set based on schedules and timers. Includes a port filter and Windows application blocker' and is a Internet Filter in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to BrowseControl for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Android, iPhone and Linux apps. The best BrowseControl alternative is Cold Turkey, which is free. Other great apps like BrowseControl are Cisco Umbrella, Fomi, Privoxy and ClearSpace.

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  1. FocusMe icon
     35 likes

    Block distractions on Windows, Mac, and Android with FocusMe's Blacklist, Whitelist, Time Tracker, Scheduler, Pomodoro Timer, and security features like Password Protection and Forced Mode to boost productivity by customizing user feedback-based settings.

    143 FocusMe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  2. Produchive icon
     2 likes

    An offline productivity app monitoring your activity, using open source LLMs to judge the productivity of the day for the target YOU have set. Your data is stored in your system.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  3. DetoxDroid icon
     11 likes

    Modifies Android devices to eliminate attention-seeking elements through grayscale visuals, automatic Do Not Disturb, selective app exclusions, and user empowerment with opt-out toggling, offering a self-guided, penalty-free alternative for healthier device use.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  4. Monitor internet use, block harmful content, set restrictions and time limits on devices. Features include app control, social media tracking, and location alerts for comprehensive parental supervision.

    96 Qustodio Parental Control alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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  5. Pauza icon
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    A screen time app that rewards you for staying off social media - every minute off earns tokens you can stake in 1v1 friend challenges, where the lowest screen time wins the pot.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
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    Pauza home screen: daily social media time (32m), 98% social-free score, token balance, claimable rewards and the user's 3D avatar. The "take a pauza" button starts a blocking session.
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  6. Recode icon
     5 likes

    Break free from phone addiction. Taps are too easy. That’s why Recode makes you scan a real barcode or QR to take a break from blocking. A tiny hurdle for your phone, a giant leap for your focus.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  7. Keep Me Out icon
     1 like

    KMO controls phone addiction and boosts productivity by curtailing screen time. It enables phone locking, app usage monitoring, and digital detoxing. Features include:

    97 Keep Me Out alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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  8. Norton Family icon
     15 likes

    Helps parents oversee online activity, set screen time, block inappropriate sites, track device location, view 30-day location history, and access reports through email or portal for insight into web use, app usage, safe browsing, and setting physical boundaries.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  9. Focus icon
     21 likes

    Focus is a Mac app that blocks distracting websites and applications so you can get peace of mind, and get some work done!.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. FamiSafe lets parents control screen time, track real-time location and detect inappropriate content on kids' devices.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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  11. Automates schedules with AI, integrating calendars, tasks, and projects in one centralized dashboard. Automatically reschedules unfinished work, prioritizes tasks, limits meetings, and allocates time for focused sessions. Supports individuals and teams for productive planning.

    130 Motion AI Scheduling alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  12. This extension will call you to order on a recurring basis using 4 different modes adapted to you, so that you does not lose sight of the essential goals of your life.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Chromium
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