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24 alternatives to Self Control (Mac)

Avoid distracting websites

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Self Control (Mac) launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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    Focus▲221

    A Mac app to block distracting websites

    2014 · heyfocus.com · its alternatives →

  2. 2

    Block distractions to eliminate wasteful browsing habits

    2017 · selfcontrol.apki.io · its alternatives →

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    Escape▲665

    Track all your unnecessary trips to distracting websites

    2016 · focuslist.co · its alternatives →

  4. 4

    Reminds you to take breaks without being annoying

    2015 · iamfutureproof.com · its alternatives →

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    Freedom▲127

    Freedom to focus on what matters most.

    2015 · freedom.to · its alternatives →

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    Focus on one thing at a time

    2014 · onetask.com · its alternatives →

  7. 7

    Hit the snooze button on online distractions

    2015 · 96problems.com · its alternatives →

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    Control your Mac from anywhere in the world

    2017 · its alternatives →

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    Break down tasks & boost your productivity

    2016 · useproud.com · its alternatives →

  10. 10

    Avoid procrastination and distractions at work

    2017 · its alternatives →

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    Surfdeck▲125

    Your tabs, within reach.

    Aug 2026 · surfdeck.app · its alternatives →

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    Block distracting sites on mobile Safari

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

  13. 13

    Rethinking parental controls for macOS

    2023 · gertrude.app · its alternatives →

  14. 14
    Dependn'▲140

    Keep your addictions under control

    2016 · its alternatives →

  15. 15

    The dumbest most effective solution to your indecisiveness.

    2016 · icantfuckingdecide.com · its alternatives →

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    FindFocus▲134

    Anti-procrastination app for Mac to break bad online habits

    2017 · findfocus.net · its alternatives →

  17. 17

    Control iTunes, Spotify, or Rdio from your Mac's menubar

    2015 · skiptunes.com · its alternatives →

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    Stop impulsive procrastination with this Chrome extension

    2016 · its alternatives →

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    Cap▲77

    Moderate your site usage. Get control of your browsing back.

    2020 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Hint▲112

    A simple mindfulness reminder for macOS

    2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Distraction Free Writing

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Block distracting sites on mobile Safari

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

  23. 23

    Touch-free gestures to control iTunes, Spotify, + more

    2015 · eyesight-tech.com · its alternatives →

  24. 24

    Pull a virtual shade over your screen, rest your eyes

    2015 · google.com · its alternatives →

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