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Open-source alternatives to Cold Turkey Blocker

Cold Turkey Blocker is not described as open source on its own site. 7 of the 65 other focus apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Cold Turkey Blocker has a free plan. Paid plans start at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro). All of them are free or have a free plan.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Cold Turkey Blocker

  1. 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.
    LeechBlock NG vs Cold Turkey BlockerLeechBlock NG pricing and details

  2. 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.
    SelfControl vs Cold Turkey BlockerSelfControl pricing and details

  3. Goodtime

    Minimalist open-source Pomodoro timer for Android

    • Goodtime starts at $6.99 one-time in-app purchase (Google Play, US). Cold Turkey Blocker starts at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro).
    • Only Goodtime lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists a browser extension.
    Goodtime pricing and details

  4. Focus Timer

    Free Pomodoro timer for Linux, formerly GNOME Pomodoro

    • Focus Timer is free. Cold Turkey Blocker starts at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro).
    • Only Focus Timer lists a Linux app.
    • Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists a browser extension.
    Focus Timer pricing and details

  5. Foqos

    Free open-source iPhone app blocker using NFC tags or QR codes

    • Foqos is free. Cold Turkey Blocker starts at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro).
    • Only Foqos lists an iOS app.
    • Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists a Windows app.
    • Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists a browser extension.
    Foqos pricing and details

  6. TomatoBar

    Free open-source Pomodoro timer for the Mac menu bar

    • TomatoBar 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.
    • TomatoBar is open source, according to its own site.
    TomatoBar pricing and details

  7. Blanket

    Free open-source ambient sound mixer for the Linux desktop

    • Blanket is free. Cold Turkey Blocker starts at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro).
    • Only Blanket lists a Linux app.
    • Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists a browser extension.
    Blanket pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Cold Turkey Blocker?

Yes. LeechBlock NG, SelfControl, Goodtime, Focus Timer, Foqos, TomatoBar and Blanket are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Cold Turkey Blocker open source?

Cold Turkey Blocker is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Cold Turkey Blocker: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.