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Freedom alternatives
Freedom compared with 12 alternatives: Cold Turkey Blocker, Opal, Forest, Session, AppBlock and 7 more.
Freedom has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99). 10 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreedomThis tool | Free plan · from $3.33/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Cold Turkey Blocker | Free plan · from $45 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Opal | Free plan · from $8.29/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS, Android |
| Forest | Free plan · from $5.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Session | Free plan · from $3.33/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| AppBlock | Free plan · from $2.50/mo | Yes | iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| BlockSite | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Brain.fm | Free trial · from $99.99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| 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 |
| Jomo | Free plan · from $2.49/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| LeechBlock NG | Free | Free | Browser extension |
How each one differs from Freedom
- Free plan · from $45 one-time
Cold Turkey Blocker
Website and app blocker for Windows and Mac with strict locks
- Cold Turkey Blocker starts at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro). Freedom starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99).
- Only Freedom lists iOS and Android apps.
- Cold Turkey Blocker also covers Pomodoro timer.
- Freedom also covers focus music.
Suits: People who talk themselves out of softer blockers mid-session
- 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). Freedom starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99).
- Only Freedom lists a Windows app.
- Only Freedom lists a browser extension.
Suits: Phone users who want distracting apps blocked automatically by rule
- 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). Freedom starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99).
- Only Freedom lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Freedom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Forest also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People who respond to a visual reward for staying off their phone
- 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). Freedom starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99).
- Only Freedom lists Windows and Android apps.
- Only Freedom lists a browser extension.
- Freedom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Session also covers Pomodoro timer and time tracking.
Suits: Mac and iPhone users who work in Pomodoro intervals
- Free plan · from $2.50/mo
AppBlock
App and website blocker with schedules and a strict mode
- AppBlock starts at $2.50 / month, billed yearly ($29.99). Freedom starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99).
- Only Freedom lists macOS and Windows apps.
- AppBlock also covers Pomodoro timer.
- Freedom also covers focus music.
Suits: Phone users who want blocks that start by time, place or Wi-Fi network
- 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). Freedom starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99).
- Only Freedom lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Freedom also covers focus music.
Suits: Blocking the same sites and apps on a phone and in desktop browsers
- Free trial · from $99.99/yr
Brain.fm
Functional music for focus, relaxation, sleep and meditation
- Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually. Freedom starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99).
- Freedom has a free plan. Brain.fm does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Brain.fm lists a web app.
- Only Freedom lists a browser extension.
- Freedom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who find lyrics distracting while they work
- 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. Freedom starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99).
- Freedom has a free plan. Focus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Freedom lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Freedom lists a browser extension.
- Focus also covers Pomodoro timer, 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. Freedom starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99).
- Only Freedom lists a browser extension.
- Freedom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Focus Bear also covers tasks, Pomodoro timer 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. Freedom starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99).
- Only FocusMe lists a Linux app.
- FocusMe also covers tasks, Pomodoro timer and time tracking.
- Freedom also covers focus music.
Suits: People who tend to switch off or uninstall their own blocker
- Free plan · from $2.49/mo
Jomo
Screen time blocker for iPhone, iPad and Mac with flexible rules
- Jomo starts at $2.49 / month billed annually ($29.99), or $5.99 monthly. Freedom starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99).
- Only Freedom lists Windows and Android apps.
- Only Freedom lists a browser extension.
- Jomo also covers time tracking.
- Freedom also covers focus music.
Suits: iPhone and Mac users who want the same blocking rules on both
- Free
LeechBlock NG
Free browser extension that blocks time-wasting sites on a schedule
- LeechBlock NG is free. Freedom starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99).
- Only Freedom lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- LeechBlock NG is open source, according to its own site.
- Freedom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Freedom also covers focus music.
Suits: People who want a free site blocker inside the browser they already use
Limits worth knowing in Freedom
- Free accounts are limited to Start Now sessions of up to 2 hours; scheduling, recurring sessions and Locked Mode need Premium.
- Linux and Chromebook are supported through the browser extension only, and app blocking is not available on Chromebook.
- Website exceptions, which allow only the sites you list, work on Mac and Windows only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Freedom?
The alternatives to Freedom in this directory are Cold Turkey Blocker, Opal, Forest, Session, AppBlock, BlockSite, Brain.fm, Focus, Focus Bear, FocusMe, Jomo and LeechBlock NG. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Freedom.
Is there a free alternative to Freedom?
Yes. LeechBlock NG is free to use. Cold Turkey Blocker, Opal, Forest, Session, AppBlock, BlockSite, Focus Bear, FocusMe and Jomo have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Freedom alternatives work on Linux?
The Freedom listing does not include a Linux app. FocusMe lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Freedom?
LeechBlock NG is described as open source on its own site.
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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