Net filtering software Updated: 06 May 2008

Test results

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Consumer Recommends
Program Price (USD) Overall score (%) Performance (/10) Ease of use (/10) Flexibility (/10)
RecommendedNetNanny 5 $39
75%		 6.3 9.5 7.5
RecommendedIntegard $40
73%		 5.9 8.8 8.4
RecommendedParentalControl Bar Free
71%		 8.1 8.4 2.5
CyberPatrol $40
70%		 6.5 8.1 6.6
Optenet Web Filter $62
68%		 6.4 8.4 5.6
K9 Web protection Free
65%		 6.7 8.3 3.4
CYBERsitter $40
65%		 4.7 9.3 6.9
Filterpak $50
62%		 5.7 7.5 5.6
Safe Families We-Blocker Parental Control Free
58%		 5.5 8.6 2.2
Cyber Sentinel $40
50%		 3.9 5.8 6.6
NetMop FilterPak for Windows $54
45%		 4.7 3.9 4.7
Parental Filter Free
34%		 3.2 4.6 2.2

Our test was conducted by an independent laboratory in Australia.


Price

Based on a survey of online retailers during April 2008. Prices in US dollars, except where stated.

Ratings

  • Performance (50% of overall score): whether the product is able to detect offensive material under typical circumstances that a user may encounter on the internet.

  • Ease of use (30%): how easy the software is to use, including installation, updating, support information and navigating the software.

  • Flexibility (20%): based on the different features, options and settings available.