DansGuardian vs SelfControl

A side-by-side look at DansGuardian and SelfControl. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

DansGuardian

Security & Privacy

DansGuardian is an open source web content filter that blocks access to inappropriate or harmful web content. It works by scanning requested web pages for blacklisted phrases and filtering out pages that match based on customizable categories and rules.

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SelfControl

Productivity

SelfControl is a free Mac app that helps you avoid distracting websites by blocking access to them for a set period of time. It can help you stay focused and productive when you need to get work done.

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