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Pomofocus vs SelfControl
Both stand on focus tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Pomofocus Free plan Mac
SelfControl offers a focused way to put selected internet destinations out of reach for a chosen period. Its macOS-only availability and persistent blocks are central considerations before starting a session.
Visit SelfControlThe facts
| Pomofocus | SelfControl | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | pomofocus.io | selfcontrolapp.com |
| On focus tools | #12 of 19 | #16 of 19 |
Pomofocus: what it does well
SelfControl: what it does well
- Free and open-source under the GNU GPL.
- Blocks websites, mail servers, or other internet access.
- Blocks persist through restarts and app deletion.
- Users can disable anonymized update and error reporting.
What to know first
- Available for macOS only.
- No mobile apps are listed.
- Blocks remain active until the timer expires.
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