Google Family Link AlternativesParental Control Tools and other similar apps like Google Family Link

Google Family Link is described as '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' and is a parental control tool in the home & family category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Google Family Link for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, Android Tablet and Web-based apps. The best Google Family Link alternative is Cisco Umbrella, which is free. Other great apps like Google Family Link are TimeLimit.io, Qustodio Parental Control, Norton Family and HomeGuard Activity Monitor.

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  1. Cisco Umbrella icon

    Cisco Umbrella

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    Cisco Umbrella (formerly OpenDNS) provides the first line of defense against threats on the internet wherever users go.

    72 Cisco Umbrella alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
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    Comments about Cisco Umbrella as an Alternative to Google Family Link
    Guest
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    It has nothing to do with parental control

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    thepisu
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    Cisco Umbrella (OpenDNS) is great for network protection, avoiding access to certain websites categories, but it's not a full parental control service like Family Link

    Guest
    Negative
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    DNS blocker, not a phone oversight app

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Cisco Umbrella is a legitimate Google Family Link alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Cisco Umbrella is the most popular Web-based alternative to Google Family Link.

    • Cisco Umbrella is the most popular free alternative to Google Family Link.

    • Cisco Umbrella is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Family Link is Free and Proprietary
  2. TimeLimit.io icon

    TimeLimit.io

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    Limit the usage of Android phones easily.

    85 TimeLimit.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    • TimeLimit.io is the most popular Android alternative to Google Family Link.

    • TimeLimit.io is the most popular Open Source alternative to Google Family Link.

    • TimeLimit.io is Free and Open SourceGoogle Family Link is Free and Proprietary
    • TimeLimit.io is Privacy focusedGoogle Family Link is not according to our users
  4. Qustodio Parental Control icon

    Qustodio Parental Control

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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.

    84 Qustodio Parental Control alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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    • Qustodio Parental Control is the most popular Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Google Family Link.

    • Qustodio Parental Control is the most popular commercial alternative to Google Family Link.

    • Qustodio Parental Control is Paid and ProprietaryGoogle Family Link is Free and Proprietary
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    ESET Parental Control

    App access restriction, location tracking, web content filtering all rolled into one tool with features like Application Guard, Child Locator, geofencing alerts, parental messaging, and a choice between free and premium versions ...

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  6. Norton Family icon

    Norton Family

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    Helps parents oversee online activity, set screen time, block inappropriate sites, track device location, view 30-day location history, and access reports through email or portal for insight into web use, app usage, safe browsing, and setting physical boundaries.

    75 Norton Family alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  7. HomeGuard Activity Monitor icon

    HomeGuard Activity Monitor

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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...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Mobicip

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    Set up screen time limits, block specific apps and websites, schedule device-free time, receive alerts for new app installations and risky social media behavior, track location and create geofences, view 30-day reports, and access privacy-focused parental controls.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    Mobicip Screen Time Limit is a software tool that allows parents to set time limits on device usage to promote healthy screen time habits. It enables users to manage screen time across devices, block apps, and set custom schedules, helping to balance screen time with other activities.
    Mobicip is a website blocker designed to promote safe browsing for children and young adults by restricting access to inappropriate or harmful content on the internet. It uses machine learning and human intelligence to filter out websites that contain adult content, violence, gambling, or other sensitive material, and provides real-time alerts and reports about online activity.
    Mobicip Social Media Monitoring is a tool that provides real-time alerts and detailed reports to parents about their children's social media activity. It enables users to monitor social media activity across devices, block inappropriate content, and receive real-time alerts, helping to keep children safe online.
     
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    FamilyShield

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. Salfeld Child Control icon

    Salfeld Child Control

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    Your source for internet parental control software - monitoring and protecting your children with Child Control web filter and computer time limit and Internet timer.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
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    remi75
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    This app offers in-depth options for setup, and the reward system is a great educational feature that encourages positive habits.

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    • Salfeld Child Control is Paid and ProprietaryGoogle Family Link is Free and Proprietary
    • Salfeld Child Control is Privacy focusedGoogle Family Link is not according to our users
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    Net Nanny

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    Net Nanny Products from ContentWatch provide Internet Protection software, including parental controls and internet filtering software, computer cleaning utilities, anti-phishing controls, and more.

    60 Net Nanny alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
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    Pinardin

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    Pinardin is a family GPS location tracker that helps parents stay calm for their kids’ safety. The app determines location in real-time, records and shows history of movements and notifies parents when their child leaves safe locations.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Spapp Monitoring

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    Spapp Monitoring is the next generation of smartphone surveillance software. This mobile tracker application records the incoming and outgoing phone calls, sms and surroundings. It tracks gps locations, the browser activity and messages from applications like Whatsapp, Facebook...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
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