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Halt vs Cold Turkey
Halt and Cold Turkey both block websites and apps and make it hard to quit early. Halt is made only for Windows, and it adds what Cold Turkey leaves out: a lock even in the free version, blocking that doesn't depend on browser extensions, and an adult filter that covers the whole PC.
Why people choose Halt
A lock, even when it's free
Halt Basic includes the Timer lock: once a session starts, it runs to the end, through restarts and clock changes. Cold Turkey keeps all of its locking features for Pro.
No extension to switch off
Halt blocks through the settings built into Chrome, Edge, Brave and Firefox. Private windows are covered from the start, and there's nothing to disable in a weak moment.
Adult sites blocked everywhere
One filter for every browser and app on the PC, with SafeSearch locked. Turning it off waits out a cool-down you set in advance, or 30 days with Permanent.
Shorts and Reels, without the whole site
Block YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels and Facebook Reels with one switch, and keep the rest of the site for work and study.
Apps closed in 2 seconds
Open a blocked game or app during a session and Halt closes it within 2 seconds, with a short message saying why.
$29, paid once
No subscription. One license covers 3 of your PCs, with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Side by side
Moving from Cold Turkey
Add your sites one by one, or a whole group at once with Halt's bundles for social media, video, news and shopping. Pick the apps and games to close from the list of what's installed on your PC. Choose your lock, press Start, and Chrome, Edge, Brave and Firefox block your list within seconds.
Questions
Is Halt a good Cold Turkey alternative?
Yes, on Windows. Halt includes a lock even in its free version, blocks sites through the browsers' own policy settings instead of extensions, and has an adult filter that covers every browser and app on the PC. Halt Pro is $29, paid once.
Does Halt need a browser extension?
No. Halt blocks through the policy settings built into Chrome, Edge, Brave and Firefox, the same ones schools and companies use. There's no extension to switch off, and private windows are covered.
Does Halt work on a Mac?
Halt is made for Windows 10 and Windows 11, 64-bit.
How much does Halt cost?
Halt Basic is free, with no time limit. Halt Pro is $29, paid once, from January 2027, with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Try Halt on your PC
The free beta starts in December. Halt Basic stays free after that.
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Facts about Cold Turkey were checked on 19 October 2026 against getcoldturkey.com. Products change, so if something here is out of date, write to support@haltmode.com and we will fix it.