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Unhook alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Unhook alternative is StayFocusd (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Unhook compared with 5 alternatives: BlockSite, LeechBlock NG, StayFocusd, Focus and Freedom.

Unhook is free to use. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
UnhookThis toolFreeFreeBrowser extension
BlockSiteFree plan · from $3.99/moYesiOS, Android, Browser extension
LeechBlock NGFreeFreeBrowser extension
StayFocusdFreeFreeBrowser extension
FocusFree trial · from $49 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
FreedomFree plan · from $3.33/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension

Price against what you get

Unhook has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessUnhookBlockSiteLeechBlock NGFreedom

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of focus apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Unhook

  1. 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).
    • BlockSite also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • BlockSite can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Blocking the same sites and apps on a phone and in desktop browsers

    BlockSite vs UnhookBlockSite pricing and details

  2. LeechBlock NG

    Free browser extension that blocks time-wasting sites on a schedule

    • LeechBlock NG is free.
    • LeechBlock NG is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want a free site blocker inside the browser they already use

    LeechBlock NG vs UnhookLeechBlock NG pricing and details

  3. StayFocusd

    Free Chrome and Edge extension that limits time on distracting sites

    • StayFocusd is free.
    • StayFocusd also covers time tracking.

    Suits: Chrome and Edge users who want a free blocker with daily time allowances

    StayFocusd vs UnhookStayFocusd pricing and details

  4. 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.
    • Focus has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Unhook.
    • Focus also lists a macOS app.
    • Focus lists no browser extension, which Unhook has.
    • Focus can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Mac users who want websites and apps blocked on a fixed schedule

    Focus vs UnhookFocus pricing and details

  5. Freedom

    Website and app blocker that runs across computers and phones

    • Freedom starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99).
    • Freedom also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Freedom can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Freedom also covers focus music.

    Suits: People who want one blocking session to cover a computer and a phone together

    Freedom vs UnhookFreedom pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Unhook

  • Works only on YouTube.
  • Settings live in the browser, so they do not carry between browsers or devices on their own.
  • Its privacy policy says extension data stays in the browser's local storage and nothing is transmitted.
  • No Safari version is listed; the site links Chrome, Firefox and Edge.
Unhook pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Unhook?

The alternatives to Unhook in this directory are BlockSite, LeechBlock NG, StayFocusd, Focus and Freedom. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Unhook.

Is there a free alternative to Unhook?

Yes. LeechBlock NG and StayFocusd are free to use. BlockSite and Freedom have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Unhook alternatives work on Windows?

The Unhook listing does not include a Windows app. Freedom lists one.

Which Unhook alternatives work on macOS?

The Unhook listing does not include a macOS app. Focus and Freedom list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Unhook?

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 6, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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