Top 15 SelfRestraint Alternative and Similar Softwares | Dec 2024

If you find yourself constantly ending up on distracting websites, you know what a time sink your computer can be. Unfortunately, you can't just stop using your computer because you need it to be able to get work done. There are tools out there that will block you from going online, but there are some sites that you made need to access. That's why I've made SelfRestraint, it blocks websites you pick for a set amount of time. That way you can continue to go online without the fear of getting distracted. Once it's running, there's no turning back until the time expires. This is a Windows version of SelfControl , and is a Linux version as well. ...

1. Leechblock

Leechblock LeechBlock is a simple productivity tool: an extension for the Firefox web browser designed to block those time-wasting sites that can suck the life out of your working day. Its settings allows you to schedule when and how to block problem sites, giving you 6 blocksets to work with.......

2. StayFocusd

StayFocusd StayFocusd is a productivity extension for Google Chrome that helps you stay focused on work by restricting the amount of time you can spend on time-wasting websites. Once your allotted time has been used up, the sites you have blocked will be inaccessible for the rest of the day.......

3. FocusNow

FocusNow FocusNow is a small yet powerful productivity app for Windows that allows you the freedom to block out the distractions online and offline, while retaining your access to the sites and programs you need. It’s very easy to use and it only takes a few seconds to get you’re first......

4. Prism

Prism Prism can be a standalone or a plugin for Firefox. Prism is a simple XULRunner based browser that hosts web applications without the normal web browser user interface. Prism is based on a concept called Site Specific Browsers (SSB). An SSB is an application with an embedded browser designed to......

5. ignes

ignes ignes.com is a web server-based solution to create your own start page.Similar solutions like Fast Dial for Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Speed Dial in Opera browser is build-in or extension type.The start page created at rightrend.com is browser independent.You can use your start page at home and at work,......

6. ScribeFire

ScribeFire ScribeFire is an extension for the Browser that integrates with your browser to let you easily post to your blog: you can drag and drop formatted text from pages you are browsing, take notes, and post to your blog. Available for Chrome, Opera, Safari, and Firefox.......

7. FastestFox

FastestFox FastestFox helps you browse faster by speeding up common tasks such as searching Wikipedia, searching Google, visiting your bookmarks, and more. It was formerly called "SmarterFox" and "Smarter Wikipedia".......

8. YouTube Unblocker

YouTube Unblocker Unblock all YouTube videos, the search results and embedded videos easily and fast.Features:* automated unblocking of disabled videos (e.g. from VEVO) and enabling the loading of the YouTube search engine with US, UK and FR proxy servers to specifically find disabled videos* recognition and unblocking of embedded videos,......

9. McAfee SiteAdvisor

McAfee SiteAdvisor McAfee SiteAdvisor software is a free browser plug-in that provides simple Web site safety ratings and a Secure Search box so you can surf, search and shop more safely.......

10. Auto Refresh by Grizzly Ape

Auto Refresh by Grizzly Ape Auto Refresh will refresh or hard refresh any tab or group of tabs at individual or group intervals. You can also customize your presets and save the ones you most use.Source code (LGPL v3.0): https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/files/browse/139563......

11. Concentrate

Concentrate Concentrate is a Mac desktop app that helps you work and study more productively by eliminating distractions. To start, create an activity (design, study, write, etc) and choose actions (shown below) to run every time you concentrate. When ready, just click “concentrate." All your distractions will disappear and a timer......

12. Tint Browser

Tint Browser Enhanced version of the stock browser. Featuring:• All basic browser features• Auto-hiding controls• Import/export bookmarks from/to SD card• Disable search suggestions• Custom search engines• Addons e.g "Tint Browser Adblock Addon"......

13. FindFocus

FindFocus After careful study of our own behaviour and the edge between action and procrastination, we have shortlisted the features which are essential for a tool like FindFocus. All of them are meant to guard your focus and productivIty.Key features:Focus schedulerParallel independent profilesPomodoro sequencerFocus pauseWebsite/app groupsWildcard syntax for websitesProfile descriptionsWhite list......

14. Keep Focus

Keep Focus KEEP FOCUS. Fewer Distractions. Better Focus. Unlimited Productivity!KEEP FOCUS... Quite simply the best way to eliminate distractions on your Android phone. Are you addicted to your Droid? Can you not stop opening & refreshing your FB app when you should be doing work? Do you need to study but can't......

15. FocusMe

FocusMe Block all Computer Distractions to help you get your work done!Focus Me (previously Distraction Blocker) is software that allows you to control which Applications, Windows or Websites you are allowed to use at any time. Distraction Blocker helps you to focus on what you decide is important and prevents you......