Reviewers agree that Net Nanny is very easy to use. Despite its intuitive interface, Net Nanny is also rated one of the most effective parental control programs -- it analyzes and blocks content in real time, and is just as secure from outside threats as it is from kids' tampering. Net Nanny blocks peer-to-peer networks, allows remote management and provides effective filtering, too. Critics are also impressed with how Net Nanny deals with social networking sites and online gaming. Reports for parents are detailed and interactive -- in fact, some find Net Nanny's tracking too intrusive. Net Nanny comes with only one license, so installations on other computers cost extra (*Est. $20 each). There's also a loophole in multiple installations, allowing savvy children to circumvent time limits by switching computers. A Mac version of Net Nanny is available, though reviewers say it isn't as robust as the Mac version of Safe Eyes (*Est. $50 per year) for up to three computers, a program that works especially well in situations where the buyer has both Macs and PCs.
Net Nanny gets the most balanced and current coverage at PCMag.com, but it is also reviewed very favorably at ComputerShopper.com, TopTenReviews.com and Child-Internet-Safety.com. However, the latter sites' reviews aren't as comprehensive as PCMag.com's evaluation, and some are not quite as up to date.
CyberPatrol Parental Controls scores well with reviewers thanks to its wide range of customization options. Parents can block access to entire websites or just to objectionable content within web pages, and each user profile is highly customizable. This Windows-only program can restrict access to programs on the computer's hard drive, such as games or finance software, but reviewers say remote management options are weak. Experts like the fact that, despite its billing as parental control software, CyberPatrol can be used effectively in other settings, such as schools, libraries and offices. CyberPatrol Parental Controls can be installed on up to three computers; extra licenses are available (*Est. $20 each). That makes CyberPatrol an economical choice for computers with more than one computer -- as long as they are all PCs. For homes with both PC and Mac computers, Safe Eyes (*Est. $50 per year) is nearly as well rated, and its Mac version is more robust than most third-party parental control programs. It, too, can be installed on up to three computers, and extra licenses can be purchased (*Est. $17 each).
Net Nanny gets the most balanced and current coverage at PCMag.com, but it is also reviewed very favorably at ComputerShopper.com, TopTenReviews.com and Child-Internet-Safety.com. However, the latter sites' reviews aren't as comprehensive as PCMag.com's evaluation, and some are not quite as up to date.
CyberPatrol Parental Controls scores well with reviewers thanks to its wide range of customization options. Parents can block access to entire websites or just to objectionable content within web pages, and each user profile is highly customizable. This Windows-only program can restrict access to programs on the computer's hard drive, such as games or finance software, but reviewers say remote management options are weak. Experts like the fact that, despite its billing as parental control software, CyberPatrol can be used effectively in other settings, such as schools, libraries and offices. CyberPatrol Parental Controls can be installed on up to three computers; extra licenses are available (*Est. $20 each). That makes CyberPatrol an economical choice for computers with more than one computer -- as long as they are all PCs. For homes with both PC and Mac computers, Safe Eyes (*Est. $50 per year) is nearly as well rated, and its Mac version is more robust than most third-party parental control programs. It, too, can be installed on up to three computers, and extra licenses can be purchased (*Est. $17 each).
Expert sources say Safe Eyes is among the better parental control programs available. You can create up to 10 user profiles, though these do not link with Windows user profiles. Other features include good remote monitoring and excellent (though sluggish) web filtering. It's also a good choice if you need to block content on more than one computer (the license allows you to install it on up to three computers at the same time), especially because Safe Eyes works well on both PCs and Macs. Safe Eyes costs slightly more than the competition, though for multiple installations, its extra licenses are cheaper (*Est. $17). Program blocking is one of Safe Eyes' weaknesses, so if you need to restrict access to hard-drive content as well as websites, reviewers recommend CyberPatrol Parental Controls (*Est. $40 per year) for up to three computers or Net Nanny (*Est. $40 per year) for one computer.
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