BlockSite is the biggest name in site blocking, and for a lot of people it works fine. The common reasons people go looking for something else: the free plan caps how many sites you can block, the full feature set sits behind a recurring subscription, and the extension pushes you toward creating an account and upgrading.
Barricade takes the opposite approach. Blocking is the free part: unlimited sites, no account, no upgrade banners interrupting you. Everything is stored in your browser and nowhere else. The paid tier exists, but it is a single $14.99 payment for commitment features like schedules, a password lock, and strict mode, not a subscription for the basics.
| Barricade | BlockSite | |
|---|---|---|
| Free blocklist size | Unlimited | Capped on the free plan |
| Pricing model | $14.99 once for Pro | Recurring subscription for premium |
| Account required | No, ever | Prompted for sync and premium features |
| Where your blocklist lives | Your browser only | Synced through their service if you sign in |
| Daily time budgets | Yes, free for 3 sites | Premium feature |
| Category presets (social, video, adult...) | Yes, free | Yes |
| Analytics or tracking | None | See their privacy policy |
One honest caveat: BlockSite has mobile apps and cross-device sync, and Barricade doesn't. Barricade is a Chrome extension built for people who do their distracted browsing on a computer and don't want an account or a subscription attached to fixing it.
Comparison reflects our understanding of BlockSite's publicly listed free and premium tiers as of August 2026; check their listing for current details. Also see: StayFocusd alternative · site blockers without an account · privacy