Gazenest vs BlockTube
BlockTube lets you block specific YouTube channels, videos, and keywords from appearing in your feed. Gazenest adds tracking, scoring, and intentional-session tools on top. They solve different problems and can be used at the same time.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Gazenest | BlockTube |
|---|---|---|
| Block specific channels from appearing | Yes (Pro plan -- Customize Feed) | Yes -- core feature |
| Block videos by keyword | No | Yes |
| Block comments section | Yes | Yes |
| Watch time tracking | Yes -- Honest Watch Tracking | No |
| Behavioural scores (Self-Control, Clarity, Diversity) | Yes | No |
| Intent Mode | Yes (Plus and above) | No |
| Multi-device sync | Yes | No -- local browser only |
| Watch history dashboard | Yes | No |
| Weekly email reports | Yes | No |
| Firefox support | Yes | Yes |
| Price | Paid subscription | Free |
Pricing
| Pricing | Gazenest | BlockTube |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Subscription -- see gazenest.com/pricing | Free |
| Data sync | Cloud sync across devices | Local browser only |
When to choose BlockTube
Choose BlockTube when you need to permanently remove specific channels or keywords from your YouTube experience -- when certain content consistently wastes your time and you want it gone, not tracked. It is free, simple, and very effective at that specific job.
When to choose Gazenest
Choose Gazenest when removing content is not the goal -- when you want to understand how you watch YouTube, whether your habits are improving, and how much time you are actually spending. Pro plan users get channel blocking too, alongside all the tracking and scoring features.
Verdict
BlockTube and Gazenest are complementary tools. BlockTube removes content you already know is a problem. Gazenest shows you what the problem is in the first place. Many people use both: BlockTube for hard channel blocks, Gazenest for everything else.
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