Freedom

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Freedom provides block websites, apps, and the Internet across devices to help users stay focused and productive.

Target Customer

Individuals seeking to minimize digital distractions and boost productivity, including writers, researchers, students, editors, journalists, software developers, executives, marketers, and other professionals.

Key Differentiator

Cross-device syncing across Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, and Chrome devices; ability to block the entire Internet; website and app blocking with customizable exceptions; Locked Mode and ambient focus sounds; privacy-conscious approach (no personal activity tracked).

Implementation Timeline

{"note":"No explicit time-to-value provided in content; users can start immediately with a free trial and begin blocking sessions. 7-day trial available for Premium features."}

Pain Points

1Digital distractions and time wasted due to constant checking of notifications
2Multitasking reduces productivity and can lower performance
3Willpower is finite and distractions form habits that are hard to break

Key Features

1Block Websites (unlimited sites) and Block Apps
2Block The Internet with a single click
3Sync Across Devices (Mac, Windows, Android, iOS, ChromeOS)
4Website Exceptions and custom Blocklists with advanced scheduling (recurring, future sessions)
5Locked Mode to prevent ending a Freedom session
6Ambient focus sounds and music (e.g., focus ambience like cafés, libraries, etc.)
7Browser Extensions to pause, limit, and monitor time spent on sites
8Session History and Session Annotations
97-day trial with access to all premium features

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1NYT Bestselling Author
2Political Scientist
3PhD Coach
4Author
5Cartoonist
6Illustrator
7Actress
8Entrepreneur
9Founder
10Executive
11Writer
12Journalist
13Editor
14Researcher
15Software Developer
16Screenwriter
17Coach
18Teacher

Client Results

1Average of 2.5 hours of productive time gained per day
2Users reclaimed 10,000,000 hours in the past year
3Over 3,000,000 to 3.5 million users worldwide

Competitive Advantages

1Cross-device synchronization of blocks across multiple platforms
2Ability to block the entire Internet or selectively block websites and apps
3Website Exceptions for precise focus control
4Locked Mode to prevent ending sessions and maintain discipline
5Ambient focus sounds and integration with Brain.fm tracks
6Browser extensions to pause, limit, and monitor time spent on distractions
7Privacy-conscious: Freedom states it does not track personal user activity
8Dedicated options for teams and schools (Freedom for Teams, etc.)

Key Benefits

1Increases focused work time and productivity

2Works across multiple devices and platforms

3Highly customizable blocking (sites, apps, entire Internet) with exceptions

4Helps establish focus habits through scheduled and recurring sessions

5Supports focus with ambient sounds and session history/notes

6Privacy-conscious approach (no personal activity tracking)

Case Studies & Success Stories

Eloisa James – NYT Bestselling Author

Case #1

Quote: 'When I click that Freedom butterfly, I write.' indicating Freedom helps her focus to write.

J.T. Ellison – NYT Bestselling Author

Case #2

Quote: 'Wow. I’ve written 14 novels and countless short stories with Freedom on.' indicating significant writing productivity.

John Kovalic – Cartoonist & Illustrator

Case #3

Quote: 'My first kids’ book was completed directly due to the extra hours Freedom gave me.' indicating extra focused time aided project completion.

Neen James – Attention Expert, Author

Case #4

Quote: 'Freedom saves my life. I could never have written my latest book... without this life-saving app.' indicating transformative impact on writing work.

Farrah Rochon – Bestselling Author

Case #5

Quote: 'I honestly cannot fathom being able to write as much as I do without the help of Freedom.' indicating increased writing output.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Freedom is a cross-device app and website blocker that helps you block websites, apps, or the entire Internet to improve focus and productivity, with features like scheduling, exceptions, ambient focus sounds, and browser extensions.

Target Market

Individuals and organizations seeking to improve focus and reduce distractions, including students, writers, researchers, editors, educators, software developers, executives, marketers, and other professionals; with options for teams and schools.

Unique Value Proposition

Freedom uniquely combines cross-device blocking across multiple platforms with customizable blocklists, website exceptions, and a suite of focus features (Locked Mode, ambient sounds, focus sessions) while emphasizing user privacy and offering team-oriented options.

Technical Requirements

{"Supported on Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, and ChromeOS","Browser extensions available for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera","Freedom Desktop app required for some browser extensions to function","Linux support via browser extension","Kindle availability via Amazon App Store (per content) and Chrome browser extension"}

Pricing Model

Freedom is free to use with limited features; Premium features require a paid plan, listed as $40 per year; a 7-day trial provides access to all premium features.

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