Freedom.to
Productivity bots software
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$3.33 per month
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What is Freedom.to
Freedom.to is a productivity tool focused on reducing digital distractions by blocking access to selected websites, apps, and internet categories across devices. It is used by individuals and teams that want scheduled focus time, recurring distraction controls, and reporting on blocked activity. The product emphasizes cross-platform blocking, session scheduling, and policy-style lists that can be reused across devices.
Cross-device distraction blocking
Freedom.to supports blocking across multiple device types, which helps users keep consistent focus rules when switching between desktop and mobile. It typically combines website blocking with application-level blocking on supported operating systems. This cross-device approach aligns with common requirements for productivity bots that enforce focus habits rather than only suggesting them.
Scheduled and recurring sessions
The product is designed around scheduled focus sessions, including recurring blocks that can run automatically. This reduces reliance on manual activation and supports routine-based productivity workflows. Scheduled enforcement is a practical differentiator versus tools that only provide reminders or lightweight nudges.
Reusable blocklists and categories
Freedom.to uses configurable lists (sites/apps/categories) that can be saved and reused across sessions. This supports different contexts such as deep work, meetings, or personal time. Reusable configurations reduce setup time compared with one-off blocking rules.
Limited collaboration automation
Compared with productivity tools that coordinate calendars, meetings, and team workflows, Freedom.to is primarily an individual focus-enforcement product. Team-wide policy management, approvals, and centralized administration may be limited or require higher-tier plans. Organizations looking for broader workplace orchestration may need additional tools.
Blocking can be bypassed
As with most client-side blocking tools, determined users may find ways around restrictions (for example by using unmanaged devices, alternate browsers, or administrative changes). This makes it better suited for self-management than for strict compliance enforcement. Effectiveness depends on device management and user intent.
Integration surface may be narrow
Freedom.to’s core value is blocking and scheduling, so integrations with broader productivity ecosystems (e.g., deep workflow automation, analytics, or assistant-style actions) may be limited. Users who want a bot that takes actions across many business apps may find the scope narrow. Reporting and insights may also be less extensive than platforms built for organizational analytics.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Basic blocking (block apps, websites, or entire internet), cross-device sync for sessions, Mac/Windows/iOS/Android/Chromebook support, unlimited devices, custom blocklists, focus music & ambience, desktop app blocking, website exceptions (Mac/Windows only). |
| Premium (Yearly) | $3.33 per month (billed annually) | Everything in Free, plus: Scheduling (advance & automated), Recurring Sessions, Locked Mode (prevents quitting), Unlimited sessions (longer than 2 hours), Premium Perks (partner discounts). Includes a 7-day free trial when you choose the annual plan (official support article). |
| Premium (Monthly) | $8.99 per month | Same Premium features as above, billed monthly; cancel anytime. |
| Forever (Lifetime) | $199 one-time | One-time purchase granting lifetime access to Premium features; no subscription or recurring charges. |
| Teams — Small | $99 per month (total for up to 10–100 members) | Freedom Premium for each team member, admin dashboard, premium customer support; flat monthly price covers the whole team. |
| Teams — Medium | $299 per month (total for up to 101–1000 members) | Same team features; flat monthly price covers the whole team. |
| Teams — Large | $999 per month (total for up to 1001–5000 members) | Same team features; flat monthly price covers the whole team. |
