Cold Turkey

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A productivity software that helps you stay focused by blocking distracting websites, apps, or games on your computer.

Founded 2016Belleville, Ontario1-100 EmployeesPremise, Windows, Mac
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Key Features

Actions BlockingApplication ManagementData Import/ExportFolder ManagerNo Migration Time LimitOperations StatisticsPage LayoutPassword ManagementScheduling
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Cold Turkey — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Provides genuinely hard-to-access, OS-level blocking, unlike simpler browser extensions.
  • Blocks are nearly impossible to circumvent once activated, enforcing strict focus.
  • Offers a one-time purchase with free lifetime updates, avoiding recurring subscriptions.
  • Flexible blocking options, including specific sites, applications, keywords, or entire internet.
  • Includes a Frozen Turkey feature to completely lock, log off, or shut down the computer.

Cons

  • Free version is feature-limited, requiring Pro for specific page or application blocking.
  • No mobile application available due to current operating system deep integration limitations.
  • User interface can be unintuitive; scheduling blocks across a whole day is difficult.
  • Reports of occasional failures to block reliably or causing browser crashes on Mac/Chrome.
  • Confusing on/off sliders and persistent browser extension warnings annoy users.

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