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ZenTab vs Freedom

Freedom blocks websites, apps or the whole internet across your phone and computer in synced sessions. It has a free tier, and Premium as a subscription or a one-time Forever plan. ZenTab is a Chrome extension that blocks distracting sites, hides endless feeds and turns focus time into a streak, free to start with a $10 one-time Pro.
Prices and features checked on . Sources are listed below.

At a glance

Price
ZenTab: Free; Pro is $10 once, with a 14-day refund
Freedom: Free tier; Premium $8.99 a month, $39.99 a year, or $99.50 once (Forever)
Where it works
ZenTab: Chrome, Edge and Brave on desktop (Windows, Mac, Linux, ChromeOS)
Freedom: Mac, Windows, iOS, Android and Chromebook
Website blocking
ZenTab: 10 sites free; unlimited, page-level rules and allowlist mode with Pro
Freedom: Websites, apps or the entire internet, with custom blocklists
Schedules and time limits
ZenTab: Schedules and daily limits with Pro
Freedom: Recurring and advance sessions with Premium; free sessions last up to 2 hours
Hard to undo in a weak moment
ZenTab: Strict Mode; Nuclear mode and commitment locks with Pro
Freedom: Locked Mode with Premium
Hide feeds, keep the site
ZenTab: YouTube Shorts free; 15 feeds on 9 sites with Pro
Freedom: Not a dedicated feature
Focus timer
ZenTab: Pomodoro presets free; Flowtime and custom timers with Pro
Freedom: Block sessions
Motivation
ZenTab: GitHub-style focus streak, Earned Time, achievements
Freedom: Focus sounds and ambience
Adult content
ZenTab: Adult sites blocked free; urge challenges, SafeSearch and a 30-minute lock with Pro
Freedom: Blocks any site you add; not a dedicated feature
Blocks desktop or phone apps
ZenTab: No: browser only, plus a free DNS guide for phones
Freedom: Yes, on desktop and phones
Account needed
ZenTab: No; optional Google sign-in for sync
Freedom: Yes

Where Freedom is better

  • One session blocks the same sites and apps on your phone and computer at once.
  • Can block the entire internet.
  • Apps for iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows and Chromebook.

Where ZenTab is better

  • $10 once versus $39.99 a year or $99.50 Forever.
  • No account, and blocking that's on all the time, not only during a session.
  • Feed Eraser keeps the useful part of a site.
  • A streak graph, New Tab, tasks and adult content protection.

Which should you pick?

Choose Freedom if…

Your phone is the main problem and you want phone and computer blocked together.

Choose ZenTab if…

Your distractions are in Chrome and you want a simpler, cheaper tool with no account.

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Freedom cost?

When we checked, Freedom Premium was $8.99 a month, $39.99 a year, or $99.50 once for the Forever plan. The free tier allows sessions of up to 2 hours.

Does ZenTab block my phone like Freedom?

Not distracting apps. ZenTab's free phone guide sets up a filter for adult sites on every app and browser, but it doesn't block apps like Instagram.

Try ZenTab free

Block distracting sites, hide endless feeds and grow a focus streak. Free forever, with a 7-day Pro trial and no card. Pro is $10 once, with a 14-day money-back guarantee.

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