SelfControl Alternatives

SelfControl is described as 'Free and open-source application for Mac OS X that lets you block your own access to distracting websites, your mail servers, or anything else on the Internet. Just set a period of time to block for, add sites to your blacklist, and click "Start' and is a anti procrastination tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to SelfControl for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, iPhone, Windows and iPad apps. The best SelfControl alternative is Cold Turkey, which is free. Other great apps like SelfControl are StayFocusd, Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, FocusMe and DigiPaws.

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  1. 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
     
  2. Stop Procrastinating allows you to block the internet and cut online distraction. It has the highest quality features for the best price with the highest level of Software Quality Assurance.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  3. Baitblock icon
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    A browser extension to eliminate distractions on the Internet and helps you stay focused.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
     
  4. Scary Productive is a behaviour training extension — it scares the hell out of you to train away visiting procrastinating websites when you shouldn't.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
  5. Inspired by a well known SelfControl, it aims to provide a similar functionality on iOS. Getting rid of your wasteful browsing habits is as easy as downloading this app and adding your favorite time wasters list.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  6. Anti-Social icon
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    Anti-Social is a productivity application for Macs & Windows that turns off the social parts of the internet.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. Use Android's Digital Wellbeing tools to find better balance with your phone. More productivity, more time unplugged, or more controls for the whole family.

    95 Digital Wellbeing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  8. Quiet icon
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    Push distractions aside, silence disruptions and enter a zen like state of focus with Quiet for Mac OS X. With the push of a button, silence noisy applications and fade out all unwanted windows. It gives you that moment of peace you need to get on with work.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. SiteCop icon
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    SiteCop is a light and sharp extension made to protect us from those life-draining websites that make us waste hours on them through no fault of our own. It features 3 different option-rich timed lists to block websites and a bonus Pomodoro option.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
     
  10. AntiSocial is designed to not only help you understand what ‘normal usage’ looks like, but to give you the tools to manage, block and control your cell phone usage so that you can unplug, minimize distractions and focus on the things that matter.

    67 AntiSocial alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  11. FocusMode icon
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    Web extension to help users to focus by prompting confirmation dialog when accessing distracting websites so users will only be browsing with careful thought while in focus mode.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Brave
     
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