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SurfPal vs SkipCut

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SurfPal compared with SkipCut
DetailSurfPal logo SurfPalSkipCut logo SkipCut
What it doesWebsite blocker and time tracker for Chrome and Edge browsers Browser-based YouTube ad blocker with background play, no installation required
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2025
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingNot given Completely free with no registration, no subscription, and no hidden charges.
Key features
  • Focus plans with block by schedule and time limit options
  • Cloud backup to Google Drive
  • Intent check confirmation before accessing blocked sites
  • Per-visit time limits and daily duration restrictions
  • Data export in CSV format
  • Domain hierarchy tracking with subdomain organization
  • Excluded sites list to allow access to specific subdomains
  • Strictness level control for plan enforcement
  • Ad blocking for all YouTube ads including pre-roll, mid-roll, and overlay ads
  • Background audio playback on iOS and Android
  • Playlist support with full ad-free playback
  • Video downloading in high quality
  • Dark mode and light mode themes
  • Support for 8K and 4K video quality
  • DJ Mode for mixing and crossfading two YouTube videos
  • Sleep timer to automatically pause videos after a preset duration
What makes it different
  • Automatic tracking of browsing time at domain granularity level
  • Flexible blocking rules combining schedule-based and duration-based restrictions
  • Intent check mechanism to interrupt automatic browsing habits
  • Cross-device data synchronization via Google Drive
  • Low-power architecture with high performance
  • Works on all devices without installation or account creation, including iPhones and devices where browser extensions cannot be installed
  • Uses YouTube's official embed player, making it impossible for YouTube to detect or block unlike browser extensions
  • Completely free with no hidden charges, funded by community support and ethical partnerships rather than user data
  • All viewing history stored locally in browser with zero server-side access or data collection
  • Simpler alternative to Vanced and ReVanced that requires no APK, patching, or technical setup
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)3 no change since last check23 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)86
Citation Flow (Majestic)2122
Referring domains (Majestic)18123

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