FamilyShield AlternativesParental Control Tools and other similar apps like FamilyShield

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, NextDNS Manager, Plucky and Screen Time for Android.

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FamilyShield alternatives page was last updated Oct 12, 2024
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  1. AdGuard icon
    AdGuard icon

    AdGuard

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    AdGuard is the best way to get rid of intrusive ads and online tracking, and to protect your computer from malware. Make your web surfing faster, safer and more comfortable with AdGuard!.

    120 AdGuard alternatives
    AdGuard screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Very good app for blocking ads. Use it!
    Very simple design and good UX.
    +3
    Easy to customize.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    2.  Pop up blocker
    3.  DNS over HTTPS
    4.  DNS-over-TLS
    5.  Custom DNS
    6.  Block Trackers
    7.  No Logs
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Anonymous Proxy
    AdGuard iconFamilyShield Icon

    AdGuard VS FamilyShield

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    • AdGuard is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to FamilyShield.

    • AdGuard is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FamilyShield.

    • AdGuard is Freemium and Open SourceFamilyShield is Free and Proprietary
    • AdGuard is Privacy focused and LightweightFamilyShield is not according to our users
  2. NextDNS icon
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    NextDNS

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    NextDNS protects you from all kinds of security threats, blocks ads and trackers on websites and in apps and provides a safe and supervised Internet for kids — on all devices and on all networks.

    139 NextDNS alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • UC Browser
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • UniFi Network
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • OpenWrt
    • Opera
    • Alpine Linux
    • pfSense
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • DD-WRT
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    +9
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  DNS Resolver
    2.  DNS Server
    3.  DNS over HTTPS
    4.  DNS-over-TLS
    5.  Parental Control
    6.  Real-time analytics
    7.  Data analytics
    8.  DNSSEC
    9.  Dns
    10.  Block Trackers
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Malware Analysis
    NextDNS iconFamilyShield Icon

    NextDNS VS FamilyShield

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    Comments about NextDNS as an Alternative to FamilyShield
     
    Eric Schultz

    Provides are very similar service (DNS server) with similar controls but more focused mission

    Positive comment •May 7, 2024
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    • NextDNS is the most popular Web-based, Linux & SaaS alternative to FamilyShield.

    • NextDNS is Freemium and Open SourceFamilyShield is Free and Proprietary
    • NextDNS is Customizable and Privacy focusedFamilyShield is not according to our users
  4. NextDNS Manager icon
    NextDNS Manager icon

    NextDNS Manager

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    With this management app, you can manage and change your NextDNS settings, check your connection, test your ping, and see other connection information!

    29 NextDNS Manager alternatives
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    +5
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    NextDNS Manager iconFamilyShield Icon

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  5. Ad
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    AdGuard icon

    AdGuard

    AdGuard is the best way to get rid of intrusive ads and online tracking, and to protect your computer from malware. Make your web surfing faster, safer and more comfortable with AdGuard!.

    https://adguard.com
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  6. Plucky icon
    Plucky icon

    Plucky

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    Pluckeye is a filter that bolsters self-control on the Internet.

    55 Plucky alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    Plucky screenshot 1
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    Plucky Features

    1.  Anti Porn
    2.  Website blocking
    3.  Time Scheduling
    4.  Web filter
    5.  Password protection
    6.  Application Blocker
    Plucky iconFamilyShield Icon

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  7. Screen Time for Android icon
    Screen Time for Android icon

    Screen Time for Android

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    Displays your screen time in a permanent notification.

    67 Screen Time for Android alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Screen Time for Android Features

    1.  Screen time
    Screen Time for Android iconFamilyShield Icon

    Screen Time for Android VS FamilyShield

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  8. ScreenTime+ icon
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    ScreenTime+

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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.

    57 ScreenTime+ alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    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+ iconFamilyShield Icon

    ScreenTime+ VS FamilyShield

    Is ScreenTime+ a good alternative to FamilyShield?
     

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

    • ScreenTime+ is Paid and ProprietaryFamilyShield is Free and Proprietary
    • ScreenTime+ is Lightweight and Privacy focusedFamilyShield is not according to our users
  10. Locategy icon
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    Locategy

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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...

    57 Locategy alternatives
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    +3
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Locategy Features

    Locategy iconFamilyShield Icon

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  11. Qustodio Parental Control icon
    Qustodio Parental Control icon

    Qustodio Parental Control

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    Qustodio helps families live smarter online and beyond, by providing easy-to-use and powerful digital safety and wellbeing tools.

    80 Qustodio Parental Control alternatives
    Qustodio Parental Control screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    Qustodio Parental Control screenshot 1
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    +3
    Qustodio Parental Control screenshot 3

    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 iconFamilyShield Icon

    Qustodio Parental Control VS FamilyShield

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    Comments about Qustodio Parental Control as an Alternative to FamilyShield
     
    Eric Schultz

    FamilyShield is DNS server but Qustodio is an app

    Negative comment •May 7, 2024
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    • Qustodio Parental Control is Paid and ProprietaryFamilyShield is Free and Proprietary
  12. keweonDNS icon
    keweonDNS icon

    keweonDNS

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    A DNS-based solution designed to enhance defenses like ad blockers, antivirus tools, and firewalls. Using AI, it blocks ads, trackers, and threats at the DNS level. It ensures faster performance, better privacy, and comprehensive device protection without extra software.

    41 keweonDNS alternatives
    keweonDNS screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    keweonDNS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Block Trackers
    4.  No registration required
    5.  AES-256 Encryption
    6.  No Logs
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  GDPR Compliant
    9.  DNS over HTTPS
    10.  DNS Server
    11.  Adblocking via DNS
    12.  Dns
    keweonDNS iconFamilyShield Icon

    keweonDNS VS FamilyShield

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  13. Screen Time icon
    Screen Time icon

    Screen Time

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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.

    76 Screen Time alternatives
    Screen Time screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Screen Time Features

    1.  Website blocking
    2.  Automatic time tracking
    Screen Time screenshot 1
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    Screen Time iconFamilyShield Icon

    Screen Time VS FamilyShield

    Is Screen Time a good alternative to FamilyShield?
     
    Comments about Screen Time as an Alternative to FamilyShield
     
    Eric Schultz

    Totally different type of service!

    Negative comment •May 7, 2024
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    Screen Time icon
    • Screen Time is Free and ProprietaryFamilyShield is also Free and Proprietary
  14. Covenant Eyes icon
    Covenant Eyes icon

    Covenant Eyes

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    A comprehensive adult content control solution to quit pornography, providing AI-driven content monitoring, device tracking, alerts, privacy protection, and support resources like mini-courses across unlimited devices for up to 10 users.

    48 Covenant Eyes alternatives
    Covenant Eyes screenshot 1

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    Covenant Eyes screenshot 1
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    +3
    Covenant Eyes screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  Website blocking
    3.  Anti Porn
    4.  Content analysis
    5.  Screen monitoring
    6.  AI-Powered
    Promotion 😀

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    Covenant Eyes iconFamilyShield Icon

    Covenant Eyes VS FamilyShield

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    Comments about Covenant Eyes as an Alternative to FamilyShield
     
    Eric Schultz

    Can I just get a list of actual alternatives to OpenDNS - i.e.: DNS servers that allow you some control over the response so you can block certain sites from resolving.

    Negative comment •May 7, 2024
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    • Covenant Eyes is Paid and ProprietaryFamilyShield is Free and Proprietary
  15. Norton Family icon
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    Norton Family

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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
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    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Norton Family Features

    1.  Anti Porn
    2.  Website blocking
    Norton Family screenshot 1
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    +3
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    Norton Family iconFamilyShield Icon

    Norton Family VS FamilyShield

    Is Norton Family a good alternative to FamilyShield?
     
    Comments about Norton Family as an Alternative to FamilyShield
     
    Eric Schultz

    This list is whack! These are not alternatives to OpenDNS FamilyShield!!!

    Negative comment •May 7, 2024
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    • Norton Family is Paid and ProprietaryFamilyShield is Free and Proprietary
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