Freedom

Freedom (freedom.to) is a cross-platform distraction blocking application that lets individuals block apps, websites, or the entire internet across all their devices simultaneously — Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, and Chromebook — to create extended, uninterrupted periods of focused work. Unlike browser extensions that only work in one browser, Freedom operates at the system level on supported platforms, blocking chosen apps and sites regardless of which browser or app the user attempts to access them from. The platform offers a permanently free plan that includes app and website blocking across unlimited devices, custom blocklists for defining exactly which apps and sites to block, focus music and ambience to support concentration during blocked sessions, desktop app blocking, and website exceptions on Mac and Windows — a genuinely functional no-cost starting point for anyone working to reduce digital distraction.

The Premium plan adds the scheduling capabilities that make Freedom significantly more powerful as a daily productivity habit: automatic session scheduling, recurring sessions that repeat on a weekly schedule, advance sessions that can be pre-set for later in the day, Locked Mode that prevents the user from quitting or editing the session once started, unlimited sessions of two or more hours for extended focus periods, and premium perks including discounts on top productivity tools. The Forever plan provides all Premium features as a one-time lifetime purchase of $99.50 (currently 50% off the original $199 price) — eliminating subscription fees entirely for committed long-term users.

How Freedom Works

Users install the Freedom app on their devices and connect them to their Freedom account. A blocking session is started manually from the dashboard or app — immediately blocking all items on the selected blocklist across every connected device simultaneously. On the Premium plan, sessions can be scheduled to start automatically at specific times on specific days, creating a recurring focus routine without requiring the user to remember to start a session. Locked Mode prevents the user from ending or modifying a session once it has started, enforcing commitment to the focus period even when motivation wavers. Focus music plays in the background during sessions to support concentration. Custom blocklists allow users to group apps and sites into themed blocks — for example, a "social media" list, a "news" list, or a "work distractions" list — and apply whichever is appropriate for the current task.

Key Features

• Free plan — $0 forever — block apps, websites, or the entire internet, unlimited devices, custom blocklists, focus music and ambience, desktop app blocking, and website exceptions (Mac/Windows)
• Cross-platform blocking — simultaneous blocking across Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, and Chromebook from a single account
• Unlimited devices — all plans including the free plan support blocking across as many devices as the user has connected
• Custom blocklists — define precise lists of apps and websites to block, organised into themed groups for different work contexts
• Focus music and ambience — built-in soundscapes and focus music tracks to support concentration during blocking sessions (all plans)
• Scheduling — set sessions to start automatically at defined times without manual intervention (Premium and Forever)
• Recurring Sessions — schedule focus blocks that repeat automatically throughout the week (Premium and Forever)
• Advance Sessions — pre-schedule a focus session to begin later in the current day (Premium and Forever)
• Locked Mode — prevents quitting or modifying an active session once started, enforcing commitment to the focus period (Premium and Forever)
• Forever plan — lifetime access — one-time payment for all Premium features with no subscription and no recurring charges

Freedom Pricing

• Free — $0 — Block apps, websites, or the entire internet. Unlimited devices. Custom blocklists. Focus music and ambience. Desktop app blocking. Website exceptions (Mac/Windows only). No time limit.
• Premium — $8.99/month (or approximately $3.33/month billed annually — save 40%) — Everything in Free plus: scheduling, recurring sessions, advance sessions, locked mode, unlimited sessions (2+ hours for extended focus), and premium perks including discounts on top productivity tools.
• Forever — $99.50 one-time (currently 50% off the original $199) — Everything in Premium with no subscription and no recurring charges. Permanent lifetime access.

Free plan available with no time limit. Annual billing saves approximately 40% on the Premium plan. Always verify current rates at freedom.to/pricing.

Who Should Use Freedom?

Freedom is well-suited to remote workers, students, writers, developers, and anyone who struggles with digital distraction across multiple devices. The free plan is a meaningful starting point for individuals who need basic blocking across all their devices without paying for it. Premium is the right choice for users who want to build a scheduled, recurring deep work routine and need Locked Mode to prevent themselves from giving in to the temptation to end a session early. The Forever plan is excellent value for long-term users who want to remove the subscription model entirely — at $99.50 it pays for itself within approximately a year compared to the annual Premium rate. Teams or individuals who need more sophisticated productivity analytics alongside blocking should evaluate combining Freedom with a time-tracking tool.

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