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italki vs SelfControl

italki and SelfControl are both Productivity tools in our directory. This side-by-side comparison covers pricing, user ratings, supported platforms, key features and open-source status so you can decide which one fits your needs.

Side-by-side comparison

AttributeitalkiSelfControl
VendoritalkiCharlie Stigler
Rating★ 4.7★ 4.6
PricingPay-as-you-goFree
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidmacOS
Key featuresHuman tutors, Marketplace, Usage-basedFree, Cannot undo until done, Mac-only
HeadquartersHong KongOpen source
Founded20072009
Open sourceNoYes

Key differences

  • italki has a higher user rating (4.7★ vs 4.6★).
  • italki is Pay-as-you-go, while SelfControl is Free.
  • SelfControl is open source (its code is public), while italki is proprietary.
  • italki runs on Web, iOS, Android; SelfControl runs on macOS.

Frequently asked questions

Is italki or SelfControl better?

By user rating, italki scores higher (4.7★ vs 4.6★). Both are capable Productivity tools, so review the feature comparison for your use case.

Which is cheaper, italki or SelfControl?

italki is Pay-as-you-go and SelfControl is Free. Check each product page for current plan details.

Are italki and SelfControl open source?

SelfControl is open source, while italki is proprietary.

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