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Freedom vs SelfControl: catalog facts
Freedom	SelfControl
Paid Paid subscription with a free trial.	Free Free and open source, supported by donations.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Browser extension	macOS
Blocks sync across desktop, phone and Chrome Scheduled and recurring focus sessions	Block cannot be undone until the timer expires Survives restarts and deleting the app
Paid after the trial Requires an account to sync devices	macOS only No way to end a block early if you set it wrongly
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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