DansGuardian Alternatives

DansGuardian is described as 'Award winning Open Source web content filter which currently runs on Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD, Mac OS X, HP-UX, and Solaris. It filters the actual content of pages based on many methods including phrase matching, PICS filtering and URL filtering' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to DansGuardian for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, iPhone, iPad and Mac apps. The best DansGuardian alternative is Plucky. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Privoxy or Screen Time for Android. Other great apps like DansGuardian are ScreenTime+, Qustodio Parental Control, HomeGuard Activity Monitor and Screen Time.

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DansGuardian alternatives page was last updated Mar 25, 2024
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  1. Plucky icon
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    Pluckeye is a filter that bolsters self-control on the Internet.

    59 Plucky alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Anti Porn
    2.  Website blocking
    3.  Time Scheduling
    4.  Anti Procrastination
    5.  Web filter
    6.  Application Blocker
    7.  Website Monitoring
    8.  Password protection

    Plucky VS DansGuardian

     
    • Plucky is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to DansGuardian.

    • Plucky is the most popular free alternative to DansGuardian.

    • Plucky is Free Personal and ProprietaryDansGuardian is Free and Open Source
    • Plucky is LightweightDansGuardian is not according to our users
  2. Privoxy icon
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    Privoxy is a non-caching web proxy with advanced filtering capabilities for enhancing privacy, modifying web page data and HTTP headers, controlling access, and removing ads and other obnoxious Internet junk.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Privoxy VS DansGuardian

     
    • Privoxy is the most popular Open Source alternative to DansGuardian.

    • Privoxy is Free and Open SourceDansGuardian is also Free and Open Source
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    Displays your screen time in a permanent notification.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Screen Time for Android Features

    1.  Screen time

    Screen Time for Android VS DansGuardian

     
  4. ScreenTime+ icon
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    ScreenTime+ is an automatic time tracking app for mac. It helps you to see where you're spending your time on Mac via the menu bar.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  App usage info
    7.  Automatic time tracking
    8.  Sits in the MenuBar
    9.  Screen time

    ScreenTime+ VS DansGuardian

     
    • ScreenTime+ is the most popular commercial alternative to DansGuardian.

    • ScreenTime+ is Paid and ProprietaryDansGuardian is Free and Open Source
    • ScreenTime+ is Lightweight and Privacy focusedDansGuardian is not according to our users
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    Monitor internet use, block harmful content, set restrictions and time limits on devices. Features include app control, social media tracking, and location alerts for comprehensive parental supervision.

    80 Qustodio Parental Control alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire

    Qustodio Parental Control Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Monitoring Text Messages
    3.  Porn filter
    4.  Web filter
    5.  Show hidden processes
    6.  Website blocking
    7.  Content Filtering
    8.  Screen time
    9.  GPS Location Tracking
    10.  Call Tracking

    Qustodio Parental Control VS DansGuardian

     
    • Qustodio Parental Control is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to DansGuardian.

    • Qustodio Parental Control is Paid and ProprietaryDansGuardian is Free and Open Source
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    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...

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows

    HomeGuard Activity Monitor Features

    1.  Game blocker
    2.  Porn filter
    3.  Program blocker
    4.  Anti Porn
    5.  Web filter
    6.  Printer monitor
    7.  Time restrictions
    8.  Application Blocker
    9.  Printer blocker
    10.  Content Filtering

    HomeGuard Activity Monitor VS DansGuardian

     
  7. Screen Time icon
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    With Screen Time, you can access real-time reports about how much time you spend on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and set limits for what you want to manage.

    82 Screen Time alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Screen Time Features

    1.  Website blocking
    2.  Automatic time tracking

    Screen Time VS DansGuardian

     
  8. 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...

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Locategy Features

    Locategy VS DansGuardian

     
  9. Norton Family icon
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    Norton Family protects your kids from online predators by allowing you to understand what your kids are really doing online and spot potential dangers before they become problems.

    72 Norton Family alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Firefox

    Norton Family Features

    1.  Anti Porn
    2.  Website blocking

    Norton Family VS DansGuardian

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

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Real-time tracking
    2.  Multi Device Support
    3.  App usage info
    4.  GPS Location Tracking
    5.  Screen time
    6.  Block apps

    Wondershare FamiSafe VS DansGuardian

     
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    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.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Aura Parental Control Features

    1.  Built-in VPN
    2.  Website blocking

    Aura Parental Control VS DansGuardian

     
  12. FamilyShield icon
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    FamilyShield, powered by OpenDNS, blocks adult websites from home computers for free, with no software to install.

    66 FamilyShield alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Discontinued

    Not a separate product anymore, it's now part of the Cisco Umbrella icon Cisco Umbrella offer.

    FamilyShield Features

    1.  Website blocking

    FamilyShield VS DansGuardian

     
    • FamilyShield is the most popular Web-based alternative to DansGuardian.

    • FamilyShield is Free and ProprietaryDansGuardian is Free and Open Source
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