What one license includes
- The recurring website-blocking schedule: days, hours, and websites
- System-level blocking in every browser, with no extension
- Blocks that keep running after you quit the app, sleep, or restart
- Menu bar status that shows when access returns
- The Raycast companion for checking status and editing the next schedule
- In-app updates, with no paid upgrades so far
Cactus runs on macOS 14 Sonoma or later, on Apple silicon and Intel Macs. It is downloaded directly from this site, signed and notarized by Apple.
Why a one-time price
A blocker should be a decision you make once, not a bill you reconsider every month. Cactus has no servers to sync your schedule or store your history, so there is no ongoing cost to pass on to you.
Many popular blockers charge a yearly subscription. If you want to see how Cactus compares on price and features, read the Mac website blocker comparisons.
What Cactus does not do
So you know before you buy: Cactus blocks websites, not desktop apps. It has one recurring schedule, no manual focus sessions, no iPhone or Windows version, and no sync between Macs. A Mac administrator can still remove it. The FAQ covers the details.