Comparison of content-control software and providers explained

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 or students, a library to its patrons or staff, a parent to a child's computer or computer account or an individual to his or her own computer.

Programs and services

Software Installation Platform Types App Control Browser Restrictions
Covenant EyesClientWindows, Mac, iOS, AndroidHome useAndroid and desktop. [1] Android and desktop: all.IOS: Safari.
DansGuardianServerLinux Server
Dope.securityClient + Cloud ConsoleWindows, MacNoYes[2]
DynDNSDNSDNS
FinFisherClient + ServerVariousSurveillance software marketed to law enforcement agencies
Green Dam Youth EscortClientWindows DesktopOriginally Chinese Government mandated software, now voluntary
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
Software Installation Platform Types App Control Browser Restrictions

Providers

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: How it Works . 2024-04-21 . Covenant Eyes . en-US.
  2. Web site: Behind the Scenes – Why we built a better Secure Web Gateway . 2024-04-22 . dope.security . en.
  3. Web site: 10 Android Parental Control Apps. 2014-04-30. Yoursphere for Parents. 2016-07-31. https://web.archive.org/web/20161111050512/http://internet-safety.yoursphere.com/2014/04/10-android-parental-control-apps/. 2016-11-11. dead.
  4. Web site: اینترنت کودکان و لیست سایت‌های مناسب رونمایی شد . 6 September 2022 .
  5. https://www.farsnews.ir/news/14010829000274/%D8%AA%D9%86%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C%DB%8C-%D9%81%D8%B1%D8%B2%D9%86%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D9%81%D8%B6%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D9%85%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%B2%DB%8C-%D8%AE%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%87%E2%80%8C%D9%87%D8%A7-%DA%86%D9%87-%D8%A8%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%AF-%D8%A8%DA%A9%D9%86%D9%86%D8%AF