Best Web Filtering

Sophos Firewall Home Edition brings enterprise-grade security to the home network for free. It provides the same powerful engine used in Sophos's commercial appliances, including deep packet inspectio...

Norton Family is a comprehensive parental control solution integrated within the Norton security suite. It provides features like web filtering to block inappropriate content, time limits to manage da...

Kaspersky Safe Kids is a robust parental control app designed to protect children online and offline. It offers features like safe search to filter inappropriate content, app usage limits to control t...

Cisco Umbrella is a cloud-native security platform that focuses on DNS-layer security. It blocks threats at the connection level, preventing users from even reaching malicious websites or command-and-...

OpenDNS, now owned by Cisco, is a veteran in the DNS space. It is best known for its robust parental controls and content filtering capabilities, which have been refined over many years. It is a popul...

Microsoft Family Safety is the best choice for families heavily invested in the Windows and Xbox ecosystem. It allows parents to manage screen time across PCs, Xbox consoles, and Android/iOS devices....

AdGuard is a free security software that offers robust ad-blocking, privacy protection, and web filtering. It includes features like DNS-based blocking, real-time protection against malware, and custo...

Mobicip is a versatile parental control app that excels in web filtering and device management. It offers a clean, modern interface and supports all major platforms. Its standout feature is the abilit...

Net Nanny is a veteran in the parental control space, known for its powerful web filtering technology. It uses AI to analyze web content in real-time, blocking inappropriate sites before they load. It...

While Qustodio has been excluded from the initial list, the Premium version offers a more comprehensive suite of features. It provides web filtering to block inappropriate content, time limits to mana...

FamiSafe, developed by Wondershare, is a feature-rich parental control app that places a strong emphasis on location tracking and safety. It includes unique features like driving reports for teen driv...

Bitdefender Family Monitor is a parental control solution bundled with Bitdefender's security software. It offers web filtering to block inappropriate content, app blocking to restrict specific applic...

Untangle, now part of Arista Networks, is a popular choice for SMBs and schools that need a simple, effective firewall with excellent web filtering and reporting capabilities. Its 'App-based' architec...

Untangle, now part of Arista's Edge Threat Management, is a comprehensive security platform that simplifies network protection. It offers a modular approach where you can enable or disable specific se...

Comodo Endpoint Security offers a combination of traditional antivirus and advanced threat prevention technologies. It includes behavioral analysis, a firewall, virus scanning, web filtering, and devi...

eScan Mobile Security is a paid antivirus solution specifically designed for Android devices. It offers real-time scanning, anti-theft features, and device management capabilities. While it's not as w...

Boomerang is a strong parental control app primarily focused on Android devices. It offers a comprehensive suite of features, including web filtering, app blocking, and text message monitoring. It als...

Sophos Free Antivirus offers a basic level of protection against malware and online threats. It includes real-time protection, web filtering, and rootkit removal. A firewall and behavioral analysis ar...

Bark Jr is the entry-level version of the popular Bark monitoring service. It focuses on the essentials: screen time management, web filtering, and location tracking. It is designed for younger childr...

Fortinet FortiGuard Labs Free Antivirus provides cloud-based scanning and real-time protection. The trial allows you to experience its behavioral analysis and web filtering capabilities. Its known for...

My Family Shield is a parental control app that provides a range of features to help parents protect their children online. It offers web filtering, time limits, app blocking, and location sharing. So...

Sophos Home Free leverages open-source components within its broader commercial offering, providing a surprisingly robust free antivirus solution. It combines signature-based detection with behavioral...