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mymind vs SelfControl

mymind 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

AttributemymindSelfControl
VendormymindCharlie Stigler
Rating★ 4.5★ 4.6
PricingPaidFree
PlatformsWebmacOS
Key featuresAutomatic AI tagging, No folders or manual filing, Visual and text searchFree, Cannot undo until done, Mac-only
HeadquartersRemote / EUOpen source
Founded20162009
Open sourceNoYes

Key differences

  • SelfControl has a higher user rating (4.6★ vs 4.5★).
  • mymind is Paid, while SelfControl is Free.
  • SelfControl is open source (its code is public), while mymind is proprietary.
  • mymind runs on Web; SelfControl runs on macOS.

Frequently asked questions

Is mymind or SelfControl better?

By user rating, SelfControl scores higher (4.6★ vs 4.5★). Both are capable Productivity tools, so review the feature comparison for your use case.

Which is cheaper, mymind or SelfControl?

mymind is Paid and SelfControl is Free. Check each product page for current plan details.

Are mymind and SelfControl open source?

SelfControl is open source, while mymind is proprietary.

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