HOTS Alternatives

HOTS is described as 'Lightweight, feature-rich Windows application that lets you view, edit, and manage the system hosts file through a clean dark-themed GUI — no more manually navigating to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\ and fighting with Notepad permissions' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to HOTS for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android apps. The best HOTS alternative is Qustodio Parental Control. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try NxFilter or HostsMan. Other great apps like HOTS are Wondershare FamiSafe, Net Nanny, Internet Lock and BLOXXX.

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  1. 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.

    93 Qustodio Parental Control alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
     
  2. FamiSafe lets parents control screen time, track real-time location and detect inappropriate content on kids' devices.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
     
  3. Net Nanny icon
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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.

    63 Net Nanny alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  4. NxFilter icon
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    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...

    60 NxFilter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. Internet Lock is an access control and password protection solution for your internet connections and programs. With Internet Lock, you can fully control the Internet connections and programs on your computer.

    37 Internet Lock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. HostsMan icon
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    HostsMan is a freeware hosts file manager and editor.

    Built-in hosts file updater Enable/Disable hosts file Built-in hosts editor Scan hosts for errors, duplicates and possible hijacks Hosts file backup manager Exclusion list.

    15 HostsMan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. BLOXXX icon
     1 like

    It blocks millions of porn websites and adult content. Filters also search results (images, videos, etc.) from the most powerful search engines like Google & co.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  8. Gas Mask icon
     9 likes

    Gas Mask is simple hosts file manager for Mac OS X. It allows editing of host files and switching between them.

    13 Gas Mask alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Hosts File Editor makes it easy to change your hosts file as well as archive multiple versions for easy retrieval.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Auto Hosts icon
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    Hosts file are a useful redundancy when coupled with ad blockers like uBlock Origin and uMatrix - while debugging or 'Temporarily Allow All on this Site' with Noscript can open you up to underlying attacks or privacy intrusions.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  11. HostAdmin icon
     1 like

    Saving your time when you switch domain-IP mapping (Hosts file) between different environment. Awesome host file editor!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
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