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Cold Turkey Blocker alternatives
Cold Turkey Blocker compared with 12 alternatives: Freedom, Opal, Session, Forest, BlockSite and 7 more.
Cold Turkey Blocker has a free plan. Paid plans start at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro). 11 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Turkey BlockerThis tool | Free plan · from $45 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Freedom | Free plan · from $3.33/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Opal | Free plan · from $8.29/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS, Android |
| Session | Free plan · from $3.33/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Forest | Free plan · from $5.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| BlockSite | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Focus | Free trial · from $49 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Focus Bear | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| FocusMe | Free plan · from $9.95/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| LeechBlock NG | Free | Free | Browser extension |
| SelfControl | Free | Free | macOS |
| StayFocusd | Free | Free | Browser extension |
| StayFree | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Cold Turkey Blocker
- Free plan · from $3.33/mo
Freedom
Website and app blocker that runs across computers and phones
- Freedom starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99). Cold Turkey Blocker starts at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro).
- Only Freedom lists iOS and Android apps.
- Freedom also covers focus music.
- Cold Turkey Blocker also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People who want one blocking session to cover a computer and a phone together
- Free plan · from $8.29/mo
Opal
Screen time app that blocks distracting apps on phone and Mac
- Opal starts at $8.29 / month, billed annually ($99.99). Cold Turkey Blocker starts at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro).
- Only Opal lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists a Windows app.
- Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists a browser extension.
- Opal also covers focus music.
Suits: Phone users who want distracting apps blocked automatically by rule
- Free plan · from $3.33/mo
Session
Pomodoro focus timer with analytics for Mac, iPhone and iPad
- Session starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99). Cold Turkey Blocker starts at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro).
- Only Session lists an iOS app.
- Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists a Windows app.
- Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists a browser extension.
- Cold Turkey Blocker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Mac and iPhone users who work in Pomodoro intervals
- Free plan · from $5.99/mo
Forest
Focus timer that grows a virtual tree while you stay off apps
- Forest starts at $5.99 / month, or from $32.49 / year (US App Store). Cold Turkey Blocker starts at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro).
- Only Forest lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Cold Turkey Blocker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Forest also covers focus music.
Suits: People who respond to a visual reward for staying off their phone
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
BlockSite
Website and app blocker for browsers and phones
- BlockSite starts at $3.99 / month or $23.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed). Cold Turkey Blocker starts at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro).
- Only BlockSite lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Cold Turkey Blocker also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Blocking the same sites and apps on a phone and in desktop browsers
- Free trial · from $49 one-time
Focus
Mac app that blocks distracting websites and apps on a schedule
- Focus starts at $49 one-time purchase (Focus 2); the older Focus 1 is $29. Cold Turkey Blocker starts at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro).
- Cold Turkey Blocker has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists a Windows app.
- Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists a browser extension.
- Focus also covers time tracking and menu bar app.
Suits: Mac users who want websites and apps blocked on a fixed schedule
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Focus Bear
Distraction blocker and guided routines built for ADHD brains
- Focus Bear starts at $9.99 / month, billed monthly. Cold Turkey Blocker starts at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro).
- Only Focus Bear lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists a browser extension.
- Cold Turkey Blocker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Focus Bear also covers tasks, focus music and habit tracking.
Suits: People with ADHD or autism who want guided routines, not only a blocker
- Free plan · from $9.95/mo
FocusMe
Website and app blocker with hard-to-bypass enforced plans
- FocusMe starts at $9.95 / month (per the pricing page title); $249 lifetime. Cold Turkey Blocker starts at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro).
- Only FocusMe lists Linux, Android and iOS apps.
- FocusMe also covers tasks and time tracking.
Suits: People who tend to switch off or uninstall their own blocker
- Free
LeechBlock NG
Free browser extension that blocks time-wasting sites on a schedule
- LeechBlock NG is free. Cold Turkey Blocker starts at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro).
- Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists macOS and Windows apps.
- LeechBlock NG is open source, according to its own site.
- Cold Turkey Blocker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Cold Turkey Blocker also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People who want a free site blocker inside the browser they already use
- Free
SelfControl
Free Mac app that blocks distracting sites until a timer ends
- SelfControl is free. Cold Turkey Blocker starts at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro).
- Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists a Windows app.
- Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists a browser extension.
- SelfControl is open source, according to its own site.
- Cold Turkey Blocker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Mac users who want a free blocker they cannot switch off mid-block
- Free
StayFocusd
Free Chrome and Edge extension that limits time on distracting sites
- StayFocusd is free. Cold Turkey Blocker starts at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro).
- Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Cold Turkey Blocker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- StayFocusd also covers time tracking.
- Cold Turkey Blocker also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Chrome and Edge users who want a free blocker with daily time allowances
- Free
StayFree
Free cross-device screen time tracker and app and site blocker
- StayFree is free. Cold Turkey Blocker starts at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro).
- Only StayFree lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Cold Turkey Blocker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- StayFree also covers time tracking.
- Cold Turkey Blocker also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People who want screen time stats across phone, desktop and browser
Limits worth knowing in Cold Turkey Blocker
- Windows and macOS only: the vendor states that Linux, ChromeOS, Android and iOS are not supported.
- The free version blocks websites only; application blocking, schedules, locks, breaks and allowances need Pro.
- The vendor's pricing page did not show the Pro price as readable text; the $45 figure comes from a Zapier roundup updated in August 2026.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Cold Turkey Blocker?
The alternatives to Cold Turkey Blocker in this directory are Freedom, Opal, Session, Forest, BlockSite, Focus, Focus Bear, FocusMe, LeechBlock NG, SelfControl, StayFocusd and StayFree. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Cold Turkey Blocker.
Is there a free alternative to Cold Turkey Blocker?
Yes. LeechBlock NG, SelfControl, StayFocusd and StayFree are free to use. Freedom, Opal, Session, Forest, BlockSite, Focus Bear and FocusMe have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Cold Turkey Blocker alternatives work on Linux?
The Cold Turkey Blocker listing does not include a Linux app. FocusMe and StayFree list one.
Which Cold Turkey Blocker alternatives work on Android?
The Cold Turkey Blocker listing does not include an Android app. Freedom, Opal, Forest, BlockSite, Focus Bear, FocusMe and StayFree list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Cold Turkey Blocker?
LeechBlock NG and SelfControl are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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