Free Net Nanny AlternativesParental Control Tools & Internet Filters like Net Nanny

The best free alternative to Net Nanny 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. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Net Nanny and many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Net Nanny are FamilyShield, Mobicip, Google Family Link and Circle.

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Net Nanny alternatives page was last updated Jul 7, 2023
  1. Plucky icon
     35 likes

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

    57 Plucky alternatives
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    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 iconNet Nanny Icon

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    • 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
     4 likes

    Displays your screen time in a permanent notification.

    67 Screen Time for Android alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Screen Time for Android Features

    1.  Screen time
    Screen Time for Android iconNet Nanny Icon

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    • 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
  3. 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 iconNet Nanny Icon

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  4. FamilyShield icon
     9 likes

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

    66 FamilyShield alternatives
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    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 iconNet Nanny Icon

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    • 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
  5. Mobicip icon
     3 likes

    Mobicip is the most comprehensive parental control with website blocker, screen time, app limits, social media monitor, and family locator.

    22 Mobicip alternatives
    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.
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    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.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Website Monitoring
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Content Filtering
    4.  Website blocking
    5.  Application Monitoring
    Mobicip iconNet Nanny Icon

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  6. Google Family Link icon
     10 likes

    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...

    27 Google Family Link alternatives
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    +3
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS

    Google Family Link Features

    1.  Remote File Access
    Google Family Link iconNet Nanny Icon

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  7. 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 iconNet Nanny Icon

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  8. Microsoft Family Safety icon
     2 likes

    The Microsoft Family Safety app helps empower you and your family to create healthy habits and protect the ones you love with digital and physical safety.

    54 Microsoft Family Safety alternatives
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    +3
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone

    Microsoft Family Safety Features

    1.  App time tracking
    2.  Content Filtering
    3.  Website blocking
    4.  Web filter
    5.  Anti Porn
    6.  Porn filter
    Microsoft Family Safety iconNet Nanny Icon

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  9. 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 iconNet Nanny Icon

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  10. SPIN Safe Browser icon
     2 likes

    Free safe browser for Android and iOS mobile devices that filters MILLIONS of Pornographic websites and keeps your Google searches safe.

    25 SPIN Safe Browser alternatives
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    +9
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    SPIN Safe Browser Features

    SPIN Safe Browser iconNet Nanny Icon

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  11. Kidgy icon
     1 like

    Supervise your kid`s GPS location, calls, texts, browsing history, block unwanted sites and apps and other smartphone activities with Kidgy best parental control app.

    31 Kidgy alternatives
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    +2
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone

    Kidgy Features

    1.  GPS Location Tracking
    Kidgy iconNet Nanny Icon

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  12. Boomerang Parental Control icon
     1 like

    Parental Control app that allows parents to set screen time limits, allow/block specific apps, monitor calls/texts & YouTube’s app viewing history + Safe Browsing.

    12 Boomerang Parental Control alternatives
    Set screen time schedules for your child's iOS devices (iPod, iPhone, and iPad)
    Parent Mode allows instant controls of their child's device. Allows control of both Android and iOS child devices.
    +9
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Boomerang Parental Control Features

    1.  SMS Tracking
    Boomerang Parental Control iconNet Nanny Icon

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