K9 Web Protection AlternativesTop Parental Control Tools & Internet Filters like K9 Web Protection

K9 Web Protection is described as 'Blue Coat K9 Web Protection is a content filtering solution for your home computer. Its job is to provide you with a family-safe Internet experience, where YOU control the Internet content that enters your home' and is a popular parental control tool in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to K9 Web Protection for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone and iPad apps. The best K9 Web Protection alternative is NextDNS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like K9 Web Protection are Pi-hole, LeechBlock, Plucky and Qustodio Parental Control.

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Blue Coat K9 Web Protection is a content filtering solution for your home computer. Its job is to provide you with a family-safe Internet experience, where YOU control the Internet content that enters your home.

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K9 Web Protection alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022
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  1. NextDNS icon

    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.

    140 NextDNS alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight

    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.  Dns
    9.  DNSSEC
    10.  Block Trackers
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Malware Analysis

    NextDNS VS K9 Web Protection

     

    • NextDNS is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to K9 Web Protection.

    • NextDNS is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to K9 Web Protection.

    • NextDNS is Freemium and Open SourceK9 Web Protection is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • NextDNS is Customizable and Privacy focusedK9 Web Protection is not according to our users
  2. Pi-hole icon

    Pi-hole

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    Block ads for all your devices without the need to install client-side software. The Pi-hole blocks ads at the DNS-level, so all your devices are protected.

    42 Pi-hole alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • CentOS
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Raspberry Pi OS
    • Raspberry Pi
    The Web interface shows how many ads were blocked, a query log, and more.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Network-wide blocking
    2.  Adblocking via DNS
    3.  DNS Server
    4.  Self-hosted
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Dockerized
    8.  DNS Proxy
    9.  Custom DNS

    Pi-hole VS K9 Web Protection

     
    Comments about Pi-hole as an Alternative to K9 Web Protection
    Guest
    Negative •Oct 23, 2021
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    Pi-hole does not have content filtering like K9 Web Protection did where you could have it scan the contents of a web page for a keyword and block if it matched.

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    • Pi-hole is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to K9 Web Protection.

    • Pi-hole is Free and Open SourceK9 Web Protection is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Pi-hole is Privacy focused and LightweightK9 Web Protection is not according to our users
  4. LeechBlock icon

    LeechBlock

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    LeechBlock is a simple free productivity tool designed to block those time-wasting sites that can suck the life out of your working day. All you need to do is specify which sites to block and when to block them.

    83 LeechBlock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Blocking Page

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Website blocking
    2.  Anti Procrastination
    3.  Scheduling
    4.  Browser extension
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Block Facebook
    7.  Block apps

    LeechBlock VS K9 Web Protection

     
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    Qustodio Parental Control

    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.

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  6. Plucky icon

    Plucky

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

    59 Plucky alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    Plucky screenshot 1

    Plucky Features

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

    Plucky VS K9 Web Protection

     
    Comments about Plucky as an Alternative to K9 Web Protection
    Marius Kußmaul
    Positive •Dec 7, 2018
    -4

    Genius concept! And possible without external help. Can be self-administrated.

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    • Most users think Plucky is a great K9 Web Protection alternative.

    • Plucky is Free Personal and ProprietaryK9 Web Protection is also Free Personal and Proprietary
  7. 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.

    80 Qustodio Parental Control alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    Qustodio Parental Control screenshot 1
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    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 K9 Web Protection

     

    • Most users think Qustodio Parental Control is a great K9 Web Protection alternative.

    • Qustodio Parental Control is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to K9 Web Protection.

    • Qustodio Parental Control is the most popular commercial alternative to K9 Web Protection.

    • Qustodio Parental Control is Paid and ProprietaryK9 Web Protection is Free Personal and Proprietary
  8. Cold Turkey icon

    Cold Turkey

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    Boost productivity by blocking websites, games, and applications with Cold Turkey. Once locked, blocks are hard to bypass. Install on Windows, macOS with browser extensions for multiple browsers. One-time purchase includes lifetime updates, ensuring privacy with locally stored data.

    86 Cold Turkey alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Cold Turkey screenshot 1

    Top Cold Turkey Features

    1.  Block apps
    2.  Website blocking
    3.  Anti Procrastination
    4.  Application Blocker
    5.  Stay Focused
    6.  No Subscription
    7.  Pomodoro Timer
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Block Facebook
    11.  Block youtube
    12.  Block Distraction

    Cold Turkey VS K9 Web Protection

     
  10. Cisco Umbrella icon

    Cisco Umbrella

     106 likes
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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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online

    Cisco Umbrella Features

    1.  Dns
    2.  DNS Server
    3.  Content Filtering
    4.  Wiki-like interface
    5.  Web filter
    6.  Reporting

    Cisco Umbrella VS K9 Web Protection

     
  11. Squid icon

    Squid

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    Squid is a caching proxy for the Web supporting HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and more. It reduces bandwidth and improves response times by caching and reusing frequently-requested web pages. Squid has extensive access controls and makes a great server accelerator.

    24 Squid alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • FreeBSD
    • NetBSD
    • OpenBSD
    Squid screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  HTTP Proxy

    Squid VS K9 Web Protection

     
  12. 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...

    74 HomeGuard Activity Monitor alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    HomeGuard Activity Monitor screenshot 1

    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 K9 Web Protection

     
    Comments about HomeGuard Activity Monitor as an Alternative to K9 Web Protection
    Guest
    Positive •Apr 26, 2019
    -1

    Way more than a porn filter, restricts gaming time, captures screenshots, records typed words and printed files...

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    • Most users think HomeGuard Activity Monitor is a great K9 Web Protection alternative.

    • HomeGuard Activity Monitor is Paid and ProprietaryK9 Web Protection is Free Personal and Proprietary
  13. CleanBrowsing icon

    CleanBrowsing

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    CleanBrowsing is a family and kid-safe way to browse the web without surprises. It Automatically blocks adult content, while still allowing Google, Youtube, Bing and the core of the web to load safely. Easy setup in 5 minutes with nothing to install.

    35 CleanBrowsing alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    CleanBrowsing screenshot 1

    CleanBrowsing Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Porn filter
    3.  DNS Server
    4.  Dns
    5.  Anti Porn
    6.  Web filter
    7.  DNS Proxy
    8.  Content Filtering

    CleanBrowsing VS K9 Web Protection

     
  14. Norton Family icon

    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

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Firefox
    Norton Family screenshot 1

    Norton Family Features

    1.  Anti Porn
    2.  Website blocking

    Norton Family VS K9 Web Protection

     
  15. FamilyShield icon

    FamilyShield

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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

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    FamilyShield screenshot 1
    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 K9 Web Protection

     
    Comments about FamilyShield as an Alternative to K9 Web Protection
    Guest
    Negative •May 14, 2020
    0

    Does not work with ipv6, only ipv4.

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    • Some users think FamilyShield is a great K9 Web Protection alternative, some don't.

    • FamilyShield is Free and ProprietaryK9 Web Protection is Free Personal and Proprietary
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