Cold Turkey Blocker vs LeechBlock NG
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Cold Turkey Blocker
Website and app blocker for Windows and Mac with strict locks
LeechBlock NG
Free browser extension that blocks time-wasting sites on a schedule
Where they differ
- Cold Turkey Blocker starts at $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro). LeechBlock NG is free.
- Only Cold Turkey Blocker lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Cold Turkey Blocker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- LeechBlock NG is open source, according to its own site.
- Cold Turkey Blocker also covers Pomodoro timer.
At a glance
| Cold Turkey Blocker | LeechBlock NG | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free |
| Starts at | $45 one-time purchase (Blocker Pro) | Free |
| Free plan | Blocker Free: website blocking, website exceptions, timed blocks and statistics, plus a 7-day trial of all Pro features. | Entirely free: the site calls it a simple free productivity tool and lists no paid version. The source code is on GitHub under the MPL-2.0 license. |
| Free trial | 7-day trial of all Pro features, included in the free version | None listed |
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | Cold Turkey Software, Inc. | James N. Anderson |
| Price read from | zapier.com (not the vendor's own page) | proginosko.com |
| Checked | Oct 4, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Cold Turkey Blocker
- People who talk themselves out of softer blockers mid-session
- Buyers who want a one-time purchase instead of a subscription
- Blocking desktop applications and games as well as websites
LeechBlock NG
- People who want a free site blocker inside the browser they already use
- Rationing a site by time allowance rather than blocking it outright
- Users who want fine control with wildcards, keywords and regular expressions
Worth knowing
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.
LeechBlock NG
- It blocks only inside the browser where it is installed; other browsers and desktop apps are unaffected.
- The developer says it is not designed for parental control or for blocking offensive content.
- There is no macOS or iOS version; the site points to ivBlock, a separate product based on LeechBlock.
- The browser may still connect briefly to a blocked site, so the developer suggests a HOSTS-level blocker when no connection at all is wanted.
Key features
Cold Turkey Blocker
- Website blocking with wildcards
- Block whole domains, single URLs, YouTube channels or search keywords, using wildcards for patterns. Blocking everything and listing exceptions turns it into an allow list.
- Application blocking
- Pro blocks applications or whole folders of them. On Windows it can also block Microsoft Store apps and match on window titles.
- Locks
- A block can be locked by timer, time range, delay, restart, password or a string of random text up to 5,000 characters. A locked block also prevents uninstalling the app.
- Weekly schedule
- Pro lets you drag blocks onto a schedule that repeats every week, and can lock, log off or shut down the computer at set times.
- Breaks and allowances
- Pro adds Pomodoro cycles that switch blocking on and off, time allowances for blocked items, and breaks earned after a set period of work.
- Usage statistics
- Tracks website and application use to show your main distractions. The data stays on your computer and can be exported as JSON.
LeechBlock NG
- Block sets
- Up to 30 sets of sites, each with its own list, days and times. Lists accept wildcards, exceptions and keywords that match words in a page's title or text.
- Time periods and time limits
- Block within fixed periods such as 9am to 5pm, after a time limit such as 10 minutes in every hour, or with both combined. Unused time can roll over to the next period.
- Lockdown
- Blocks the sites in chosen block sets immediately for a duration you specify, outside their normal schedule.
- Delaying and password pages
- Instead of a plain block, a page can show a countdown before letting you through or ask for a password. A custom blocking page can also be set by URL.
- Access control
- A password or a random access code can guard the options page, to slow down any attempt to change settings in a weak moment.
- Temporary override
- An optional override lifts blocks for a set number of minutes, with a cap on how many overrides are allowed in an hour, day or week.
Plans
Cold Turkey Blocker
Blocker Free$0
Website blocking, website exceptions, timed blocks and statistics.
Blocker Pro$45
one-time purchase
Adds application blocking, scheduled blocks, all locking features, breaks and allowances, and passwords. One purchase covers every computer you personally use.
LeechBlock NG
LeechBlock NG$0
The complete extension: up to 30 block sets, time periods and time limits, lockdown, delaying and password pages, and access controls.
Ways to pay less
Cold Turkey Blocker
- Education
Students can request 20% off
The pricing page says students can request 20% off through a link in the support page FAQ, which checks that the email address belongs to a school.
- Other savings
Save 10% on the three-product bundle
Buying Blocker, Writer and Micromanager together is advertised at 10% off. Each is a one-time payment with no subscription.
LeechBlock NG
No public discounts listed.
