GateSentry AlternativesParental Control Tools and other similar apps like GateSentry

GateSentry is described as 'A freeware web filtering application with HTTP/S filtering and time controls for all platforms Linux/Windows/Mac/ARM (Raspberry Pi)' and is a parental control tool in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to GateSentry for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, iPhone, iPad and Mac apps. The best GateSentry alternative is Plucky. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Screen Time or FamilyShield. Other great apps like GateSentry are ScreenTime+, Qustodio Parental Control, Norton Family and Wondershare FamiSafe.

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A freeware web filtering application with HTTP/S filtering and time controls for all platforms Linux/Windows/Mac/ARM (Raspberry Pi).

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GateSentry alternatives page was last updated Mar 25, 2024
  1. Plucky icon
     35 likes

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

    57 Plucky alternatives
    Plucky screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    Plucky Features

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

    Plucky VS GateSentry

    Is Plucky a good alternative to GateSentry?
     
    • Plucky is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to GateSentry.

    • Plucky is the most popular free alternative to GateSentry.

    • Plucky is Free Personal and ProprietaryGateSentry is also Free Personal and Proprietary
  2. ScreenTime+ icon
     6 likes

    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

    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+ icon

    ScreenTime+ VS GateSentry

    Is ScreenTime+ a good alternative to GateSentry?
     
    • ScreenTime+ is the most popular commercial alternative to GateSentry.

    • ScreenTime+ is Paid and ProprietaryGateSentry is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • ScreenTime+ is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGateSentry is not according to our users
  3. Qustodio Parental Control icon
     29 likes

    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
    Qustodio Parental Control screenshot 1
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    License model

    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 icon

    Qustodio Parental Control VS GateSentry

    Is this a good alternative to GateSentry?
     
    • Qustodio Parental Control is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to GateSentry.

    • Qustodio Parental Control is Paid and ProprietaryGateSentry is Free Personal and Proprietary
  4. Screen Time icon
     5 likes

    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

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Screen Time Features

    1.  Website blocking
    2.  Automatic time tracking
    Screen Time icon

    Screen Time VS GateSentry

    Is Screen Time a good alternative to GateSentry?
     
  5. Norton Family icon
     15 likes

    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
    Norton Family screenshot 1

    License model

    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 icon

    Norton Family VS GateSentry

    Is Norton Family a good alternative to GateSentry?
     
  6. Wondershare FamiSafe icon
     2 likes

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

    73 Wondershare FamiSafe alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Wondershare FamiSafe 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 icon

    Wondershare FamiSafe VS GateSentry

    Is Wondershare FamiSafe a good alternative to GateSentry?
     
  7. Aura Parental Control icon
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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.

    54 Aura Parental Control alternatives
    Aura Parental Control screenshot 1
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    Aura Parental Control screenshot 3

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Aura Parental Control Features

    1.  Built-in VPN
    2.  Website blocking
    Aura Parental Control icon

    Aura Parental Control VS GateSentry

    Is this a good alternative to GateSentry?
     
  8. HomeGuard Activity Monitor icon
     27 likes

    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...

    74 HomeGuard Activity Monitor alternatives
    HomeGuard Activity Monitor screenshot 1

    License model

    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 icon

    HomeGuard Activity Monitor VS GateSentry

    Is this a good alternative to GateSentry?
     
  9. FamilyShield icon
     9 likes

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

    66 FamilyShield alternatives
    FamilyShield screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    FamilyShield Features

    1.  Website blocking
    Discontinued

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

    FamilyShield icon

    FamilyShield VS GateSentry

    Is FamilyShield a good alternative to GateSentry?
     
    • FamilyShield is the most popular Web-based alternative to GateSentry.

    • FamilyShield is Free and ProprietaryGateSentry is Free Personal and Proprietary
  10. 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.

    61 Circle alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Circle Features

    Circle icon

    Circle VS GateSentry

    Is Circle a good alternative to GateSentry?
     
  11. NxFilter icon
     11 likes

    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...

    55 NxFilter alternatives
    NxFilter screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    NxFilter Features

    1.  Clustering
    2.  Word filtering
    3.  DNS filtering
    4.  Remote user filtering
    5. Microsoft Active Directory icon  Active Directory integration
    6.  Web filter
    7.  Website blocking
    8.  Single Sign-On
    NxFilter icon

    NxFilter VS GateSentry

    Is NxFilter a good alternative to GateSentry?
     
  12. InternetOff icon
     5 likes

    InternetOff allows you to quickly turn off the internet so that you can go offline. When you need the connection, you can enable the internet easily for some period (and it will be automatically turned off) or permanently in just two clicks.

    21 InternetOff alternatives
    Quickly turn off the internet from the system tray

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    InternetOff icon

    InternetOff VS GateSentry

    Is InternetOff a good alternative to GateSentry?
     
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