FamilyShield Alternatives

FamilyShield is described as 'Powered by OpenDNS, blocks adult websites from home computers for free, with no software to install' and is a parental control tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to FamilyShield, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, iPhone, Mac and iPad apps. The best FamilyShield alternative is AdGuard, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to FamilyShield are NextDNS, Orkana, Plucky and NextDNS Manager.

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  1. FamiSafe lets parents control screen time, track real-time location and detect inappropriate content on kids' devices.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
     
  2. Locategy icon
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    Locategy is a family locator with parental control features: allows parents to locate their kid’s mobile, receive realtime alerts when they reaches or leaves predefined places, but also see the list of the installed apps and control the screen time, with also panic button and...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  3. HomeGuard is an advanced parental control and activity monitoring tool for family and child safety online and offline. Once installed HomeGuard will silently and automatically block all pornographic and inappropriate content online and record detailed website activity including...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Digital safety tool offering protection against identity theft, financial fraud, and online threats using technology for timely credit fraud alerts, VPN for safe browsing, harmful site blocking, financial monitoring, secure password storage, and comprehensive parental controls.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about Aura Parental Control as an Alternative to FamilyShield
    Eric Schultz
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    Who added these to the list?! I came looking for alternatives to OpenDNS FamilyShield!

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    • Aura Parental Control is Paid and ProprietaryFamilyShield is Free and Proprietary
  5. uMobix icon
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    Track call details, SMS, GPS location, social media messages and media, keystrokes, and app usage on smartphones and tablets, including monitoring deleted content, browsing activity, and accessing device insights from a secure web dashboard.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  6. Circle icon
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    Circle products help families better manage time spent online. Filtering content and balancing online usage has never been easier. From devices on your home network, both wireless and wired to connected devices, Circle has you covered.

    68 Circle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. Whether your children are younger or in their teens, the Family Link app lets you set digital ground rules to help guide them as they learn, play, and explore online. For children under 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your country), Family Link also lets you create a...

    27 Google Family Link alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
     
  8. NxFilter icon
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    NxFilter is a freeware web filtering software controlling user activity on Internet. You can monitor Internet usage in your network and block user request for websites with NxFilter. It offers many features like Active Directory integration, User or Group based policy...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. CacheGuard Gateway is a free and open-source Unified Threat Management (UTM) solution, a Web Application Firewall (WAF), and a Quality of Service (QoS) platform designed to optimize WAN traffic. To obtain a CacheGuard Gateway appliance, download CacheGuard-OS and install it on...

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    • VirtualBox
    • Self-Hosted
    • VMware vSphere Hypervisor
    • Microsoft Hyper-V Server
    • Proxmox Virtual Environment
     
  10. Kaizen Focus icon
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    Kaizen Focus helps users monitor and analyze their PC usage to improve productivity. It tracks application and website usage, provides detailed reports, and allows admins to set rules and limits.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Truple icon
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    Truple protects your loved ones against porn & other online filth. It holds your loved ones accountable in a way that's near impossible to bypass by capturing and sharing screenshots. If other apps have failed you, this is the one that will work.

    37 Truple alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Kindle Fire
     
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