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FocusMe vs SelfControl \u2014 Feature Comparison (2026)<\/h1>\n

SelfControl is a free, open-source macOS app that blocks websites for a set period. FocusMe is a full-featured blocker for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android. Here’s how they compare.<\/p>\n

Tabella di confronto delle caratteristiche<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Caratteristica<\/th>\nFocusMe<\/th>\nAutocontrollo<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Blocco del sito web<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713 Tutti i browser<\/td>\n\u2713 Tutti i browser<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application Blocking<\/strong><\/td>\n✓ Any app or game<\/td>\n\u2717<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Game Blocking<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2717<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Limiti di tempo flessibili<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713 Budget per sito e per app<\/td>\n✗ Timer only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Limiti di lancio<\/strong><\/td>\nLimitare la frequenza di apertura delle applicazioni<\/td>\n\u2717<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Automatic Scheduling<\/strong><\/td>\n✓ Highly flexible<\/td>\n✗ Manual start only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interruzioni forzate dello schermo<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713 Sovrapposizione a schermo intero con protezione da salto<\/td>\n\u2717<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Limiti di pausa<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713 Cappelli per il conteggio e la durata giornaliera<\/td>\n✗ No pause \u2014 all or nothing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Modalit\u00e0 forzata<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n✓ Survives restarts & deletion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disinstallare la protezione<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n✓ Blocks survive app deletion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Protezione con password<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713 Opzioni multiple<\/td>\n\u2717<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sfida tra personaggi casuali<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713 Lunghezza configurabile<\/td>\n\u2717<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ritardo di arresto<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713 Periodo di attesa configurabile<\/td>\n✗ Cannot stop at all<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coach di produttivit\u00e0 AI<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713 Rapporti giornalieri\/settimanali<\/td>\n\u2717<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bloccare i cortometraggi e i filmati di YouTube<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713 Senza bloccare YouTube stesso<\/td>\n\u2717<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Controllo del piano CLI<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713 Avvio\/arresto dal terminale<\/td>\n\u2717<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Libreria di piani e modelli<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713 Piani comunitari<\/td>\n\u2717<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Usage Tracking<\/strong><\/td>\nApprofondimenti basati sull'AI<\/td>\n\u2717<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Windows Support<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n✗ macOS only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Supporto Linux<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n✗ macOS only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Applicazione Android<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2717<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prezzo<\/strong><\/td>\nFrom $6.95\/month*<\/td>\nFree & open source<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Differenze chiave<\/h2>\n

Simple Timer vs Full Blocker<\/h3>\n

SelfControl does one thing well: it blocks a list of websites for a set time and cannot be stopped. FocusMe is a full productivity suite with app blocking, flexible time limits, scheduling, screen breaks, AI coaching, and much more. SelfControl has no scheduling, no time limits per site, no app blocking, and no analytics.<\/p>\n

Enforced Blocking<\/h3>\n

SelfControl’s enforced blocking is genuinely strong \u2014 blocks survive restarts and even deleting the app. However, it’s all-or-nothing: you can’t pause, adjust, or stop a session once started. FocusMe’s Enforced Mode is similarly strong but more flexible \u2014 you can configure password protection, random challenges, stop delays, and pause limits to find the right balance.<\/p>\n

Platform Support<\/h3>\n

SelfControl is macOS only. FocusMe works on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android \u2014 if you switch platforms or need blocking on multiple devices, FocusMe has you covered.<\/p>\n

When SelfControl is the Right Choice<\/h3>\n

SelfControl is free and open source<\/strong>. If you’re on a Mac, only need basic website blocking, and want the simplest possible tool with strong enforcement, SelfControl is excellent. But if you need app blocking, scheduling, time limits, screen breaks, or support beyond macOS, FocusMe is the upgrade.<\/p>\n

Cosa dicono gli utenti<\/h2>\n
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“Out of all the website\/procrastination blockers which I tried (Freedom, ColdTurkey, HeyFocus, LeechblockNG, etc) this one is the only one which has everything!”<\/strong><\/p>\n

- Filip J. via Trustpilot<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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“I’ve used K9, Mobicip, Cold Turkey, Freedom, you name it. None of those products even come close to FocusMe.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2014 Terry G. via Trustpilot<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Domande frequenti<\/h2>\n

Is FocusMe better than SelfControl?<\/h3>\n

FocusMe is far more feature-rich \u2014 it blocks apps and games, has flexible time limits, scheduling, screen breaks, AI coaching, and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android. SelfControl is a simple, free macOS-only timer with strong enforcement but no flexibility or additional features.<\/p>\n

Does SelfControl work on Windows?<\/h3>\n

No. SelfControl is macOS only. FocusMe works on Windows 11\/10\/8\/7, macOS, Linux, and Android.<\/p>\n

How does FocusMe’s pricing compare to SelfControl?<\/h3>\n

SelfControl is free and open source. FocusMe is a paid product, but you get what you pay for \u2014 app blocking, flexible scheduling, screen breaks, AI coaching, cross-platform support, and much more. FocusMe offers a 14-day free trial and a 60-day money-back guarantee, so you can try it completely risk-free. We also provide world-class customer support.<\/p>\n

\nPROVA GRATIS FOCUSME<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

Funziona su Windows 11\/10\/8\/7, macOS, Linux e Android. Non \u00e8 richiesta la carta di credito.<\/p>\n

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