Cold Turkey
Cold Turkey
★ #48 in ProductivityThe nuclear site blocker: frozen turkey, frozen clock — Freedom's more Windows-native cousin for people who need the lock to hurt.
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Overview
Cold Turkey is Freedom if the lock must hurt: freeze the clock, freeze the sites, survive. SelfControl is Mac-only; this is Windows-strong.
You can still reinstall the OS. The product is pain. If Windows is home and willpower is not, this is the lock. If you need phones too, Freedom.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- A lock that is designed to hurt
- Windows-strong
- Frozen clock
- Freemium plus freeze
Cons
- You can still reinstall
- Not great on phones
- Pain is the UX
Who it's for
Freezing Twitter on Windows
A lock that outlasts a mood
Nuclear blocks
Focus when Freedom is too kind
Bottom line
The nuclear lock — Cold Turkey if Windows must hurt, Freedom if the phone must lock too.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cold Turkey?
Cold Turkey is a Productivity tool developed by Cold Turkey. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The nuclear site blocker: frozen turkey, frozen clock — Freedom's more Windows-native cousin for people who need the lock to hurt.
Is Cold Turkey free?
Cold Turkey uses a freemium model: a free tier is available, and paid plans unlock more usage and advanced features.
Is Cold Turkey open source?
No — Cold Turkey is proprietary software.
What are the best alternatives to Cold Turkey?
Notable Productivity alternatives include Notion AI, Grammarly, Canva AI. Browse all 4 tools in our Productivity category for a full overview.
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Basic Info
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Rating
- ★ 4.6 (4,100 reviews) Ratings explained
- Platforms
- WindowsmacOS
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Vancouver, Canada
- Last verified
- 2026-09-11
