Comparison of content-control software and providers

This is a list of content-control software and services. The software is designed to control what content may or may not be viewed by a reader, especially when used to restrict material delivered over the Internet via the Web, e-mail, or other means. Restrictions can be applied at various levels: a government can apply them nationwide, an ISP can apply them to its clients, an employer to its personnel, a school to its teachers and/or students, a library to its patrons and/or staff, a parent to a child's computer or computer account or an individual to his or her own computer.

Programs and services

SoftwareInstallationPlatformTypesApp ControlBrowser Restrictions
Covenant EyesClientWindows, Mac, iOS, AndroidHome useAndroid and desktop. [1]Android and desktop: all.

IOS: Safari.[1]

DansGuardianServerLinux Server
Dope.securityClient + Cloud ConsoleWindows, MacNoYes[2]
DynDNSDNSDNS
FinFisherClient + ServerVariousSurveillance software marketed to law enforcement agencies
Green Dam Youth EscortClientWindows Desktop
GoGuardianClientChromeOSChrome
KidRexWeb SiteChild-safe search engine
Microsoft Forefront Threat Management GatewayServerWindows Server
MobicipClientIOS, Android, Windows and Linux
NetGenieNetwork Appliance
Net NannyClientWindows, Mac OS, Android,[3] and IOSYesYes
OnlineFamily.NortonClientWindows, Mac OS, IOS, and AndroidYesNo
OpenDNSDNSDNS
PumpicClientAndroid and iOS basedParental control app
SafeSearchWeb Site optionWebA feature of Google Search
Scieno SitterClientused by Church of Scientology members under a non-disclosure agreement
ScreenLimitClientWindows, Android, IOS and Kindle FireBlocks device after time is upYes
Secure Web SmartFilter EDUServer
Sentry Parental ControlsClient
SurfWatchClientWindows, Mac OS
squidGuardServerLinux ServerURL redirector Squid plug-in
UserGate Web FilterServer + Cloud Service
WebconvergerKiosk softwareLinux Desktop
WebMinderServer
WebWatcherClientWindows, Mac OS, IOS, and Android based
X3watchClientWindows, Mac OS, IOS, and Android based
ZscalerDNS + Cloud ServiceAll IP-based devices
SoftwareInstallationPlatformTypesApp ControlBrowser Restrictions

Providers

See also

References