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

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