The verdict
On the data we hold, Consensus comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
- Freedom starts lower, at $3.33/mo against $10/mo.
- In our Master your workweek ranking, Consensus places 4 and Freedom 6 of 7.
Side by side
Plans and pricing
CO
Consensus
- Profrequent researchers$15/mo
- Deepheavy users and clinicians$65/mo
Freedom
- FreeBasic blocking, multi-device sync and custom blocklists.Free
- PremiumUnlimited sessions, scheduling and locked mode; yearly shown as 3.33 per month.$8.99/mo
- ForeverOne-time lifetime payment for Premium features (shown as 50 percent off 199).$99.50/one_off
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Freedom if…
Founders, writers, developers and anyone doing deep work who loses hours to social media and news, and wants distractions blocked on every device at once, on a schedule.
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