Litmaps vs SelfControl
Litmaps 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
| Attribute | Litmaps | SelfControl |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | Litmaps | Charlie Stigler |
| Rating | ★ 4.6 | ★ 4.6 |
| Pricing | Freemium | Free |
| Platforms | Web | macOS |
| Key features | Growing citation maps from seed papers, Discovery of unconnected-but-relevant works, Shared maps for labs | Free, Cannot undo until done, Mac-only |
| Headquarters | Wellington, New Zealand | Open source |
| Founded | 2016 | 2009 |
| Open source | No | Yes |
Key differences
- Litmaps and SelfControl share the same user rating (4.6★).
- Litmaps is Freemium, while SelfControl is Free.
- SelfControl is open source (its code is public), while Litmaps is proprietary.
- Litmaps runs on Web; SelfControl runs on macOS.
Frequently asked questions
Is Litmaps or SelfControl better?
Litmaps and SelfControl are rated equally (4.6★) by users, so the better choice depends on your needs — see the feature and platform comparison above.
Which is cheaper, Litmaps or SelfControl?
Litmaps is Freemium and SelfControl is Free. Check each product page for current plan details.
Are Litmaps and SelfControl open source?
SelfControl is open source, while Litmaps is proprietary.