Net Nanny AlternativesParental Control Tools & Internet Filters like Net Nanny

Net Nanny is described as 'Products from ContentWatch provide Internet Protection software, including parental controls and internet filtering software, computer cleaning utilities, anti-phishing controls, and more' and is a parental control tool in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Net Nanny for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, iPhone, Mac and iPad apps. The best Net Nanny alternative is Plucky. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Screen Time for Android or Screen Time. Other great apps like Net Nanny are ScreenTime+, Qustodio Parental Control, Locategy and HomeGuard Activity Monitor.

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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.

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Net Nanny alternatives page was last updated Mar 25, 2024
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  1. 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
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    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 Net Nanny

     

    • Plucky is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to Net Nanny.

    • Plucky is the most popular free alternative to Net Nanny.

    • Plucky is Free Personal and ProprietaryNet Nanny is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Screen Time for Android icon

    Screen Time for Android

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    Displays your screen time in a permanent notification.

    71 Screen Time for Android alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Screen Time for Android Features

    1.  Screen time

    Screen Time for Android VS Net Nanny

     

    • Screen Time for Android is the most popular Open Source alternative to Net Nanny.

    • Screen Time for Android is Free and Open SourceNet Nanny is Paid and Proprietary
  4. ScreenTime+ icon

    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.

    61 ScreenTime+ alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    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+ VS Net Nanny

     

    • ScreenTime+ is the most popular commercial alternative to Net Nanny.

    • ScreenTime+ is Paid and ProprietaryNet Nanny is also Paid and Proprietary
    • ScreenTime+ is Lightweight and Privacy focusedNet Nanny is not according to our users
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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. 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

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    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 Net Nanny

     

    • Most users think Qustodio Parental Control is a great Net Nanny alternative.

    • Qustodio Parental Control is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Net Nanny.

    • Qustodio Parental Control is Paid and ProprietaryNet Nanny is also Paid and Proprietary
  7. Locategy icon

    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...

    59 Locategy alternatives

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Locategy Features

    Locategy VS Net Nanny

     
  8. 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 Net Nanny

     
  10. 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.

    80 Screen Time alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Screen Time screenshot 1

    Screen Time Features

    1.  Website blocking
    2.  Automatic time tracking

    Screen Time VS Net Nanny

     
  11. 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.

    51 Covenant Eyes alternatives

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

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

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

    Covenant Eyes VS Net Nanny

     
  12. 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 Net Nanny

     
  13. Wondershare FamiSafe icon

    Wondershare FamiSafe

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

    76 Wondershare FamiSafe alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

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

    1.  Educational

    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 VS Net Nanny

     
  14. Aura Parental Control icon

    Aura Parental Control

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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.

    56 Aura Parental Control alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Aura Parental Control screenshot 1
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    Aura Parental Control Features

    1.  Built-in VPN
    2.  Website blocking

    Aura Parental Control VS Net Nanny

     
  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 Net Nanny

     

    • Most users think FamilyShield is a great Net Nanny alternative.

    • FamilyShield is the most popular Web-based alternative to Net Nanny.

    • FamilyShield is Free and ProprietaryNet Nanny is Paid and Proprietary
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