GuardChild has independently reviewed the most trusted Parental Control Software to monitor computers, block websites, monitor social networking sites and selected the 10 best to help you choose the right one for your family. Whether you want to keep tabs on your children’s online activities, texting, social media or keep them from stumbling across pornography, we have a product to meet your needs. Below are links to articles about selecting an Internet filter and a glossary to terms used in computer-protection software, as well as a side-by-side comparison chart to help you weigh each product’s features, price, and suitability.

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2012 PARENTAL CONTROL SOFTWARE COMPARISONS
Product Name	WebWatcher	Net Nanny	Spector Pro	Cyber Patrol	eBlaster
Our Price	$97.00 Buy	$29.95 Buy	$99.95 Buy	$39.95 Buy	$99.95 Buy
Product Features	Learn More	Learn More	Learn More	Learn More	Learn More
Monitoring Users	Children, Teens, Family, Employees	Young Children, Teens	Children, Teens, Family	Children, Teens, Family	Children, Teens, Family
COMMENTS	The most extensive product on the market with the best monitoring and blocking features available. Monitor, block and control computer usage from anywhere in the world in real-time. Take screen shots, monitor emails, I.M’s, chats and keystrokes by logging on to your secure account. Excellent for laptops.	Good product for the price – New features in version 6 improved the products ability to monitor, block online activity and you can receive email alerts. You can also monitor from any computer with Internet access.	Good product, monitoring features and email notification captures Emails, Chat Conversations, Instant Messages and includes Keystroke Logger data. No remote access available & data must be manually retrieved from monitored computer. Also available for Mac’s.	New Release has good blocking controls, ability to block ALL websites or specific sites, good time restrictions. New feature allows users to customize filtering from Low to High, block games, receive alerts and restrict IM and chats. Software cost is for 3 computers.	Good product with strong email Monitoring and Alert notifications options. Recordings are organized into an easy-to-read format. Activity Reports automatically sent to any email address. If you want Alerts this is your product! Receive email notifications every 30 minutes.
MONITORING
Web Activity
Keystrokes
Chat
Email
Launched Applications
Instant Messenger
MySpace
NOTIFICATION/VISUALS
Screen Snapshots
Email Notification
MANAGEMENT OPTIONS
Stealth Mode/Secret Monitoring
Remote Monitoring
Scheduled Monitoring
Filter Adjustment
BLOCKING/FILTERING
Websites
Chat
Instant Messenger
Email
Games
P2P
Time Restrictions
Keyword Detection
SUPPORT
Telephone
Live Chat
Email
OPERATING SYSTEMS SUPPORTED
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows ME
Windows 2000
Windows 98
Mac OS

 

2012 PARENTAL CONTROL SOFTWARE COMPARISONS
Product Name	RealTime Spy	SafeEyes	SpyAgent	Mac Keylogger	SniperSpy
Our Price	$79.95 Buy	$49.95 Buy	$69.95 Buy	$109.95 Buy	$39.97 Buy
Product Features	Learn More	Learn More	Learn More	Learn More	Learn More
Monitoring Users	Children,Teens, Family	Young Children, Tweens	Children, Tweens, Teens	Tweens, Teens, Family	Tweens, Teens, Family
COMMENTS	New Product with superior features such as ability to install software and monitor social network activity remotely & in real time, strong monitoring and blocking features, and ability to access remote PC – shut it down, send messages to user and more.	Similar features as the more expensive software such as website, IM, email, social network and program blocking. Receive customize reports and you can access information on your computer or via secure servers. Cost is for 3 computers.	Excellent product for local PC monitoring. See EVERYTHING done on your child’s computer. Facebook, Twitter, Bebo and others. Extensive Monitoring and Alert notifications options. Activity Reports sent to any email address you choose. Great product for local PC monitoring.	The best and only invisible Mac keylogger. This software can capture what your child or others do with their Mac computer. Strong features, operates in stealth mode and is easy to install. Upgrade to the Professional version and capture all passwords. This is a monitoring product not built for blocking. A must have for Mac owners. Family version comes with 3 licenses.	Remotely install and monitor what your child does LIVE, see  keystrokes as they are typed, send a message to your child, shut down the computer. See what your child post to Facebook, MySpace and other social networks as it happens. Searchable logs to screen for keywords and FREE upgrades. Works on Windows and Mac’s
MONITORING
Web Activity
Keystrokes
Chat
Email
Launched Applications
Instant Messenger
MySpace
NOTIFICATION/VISUALS
Screen Snapshots
Email Notification
MANAGEMENT OPTIONS
Stealth Mode/Secret Monitoring
Remote Monitoring
Scheduled Monitoring
Filter Adjustment
BLOCKING/FILTERING
Websites
Chat
Instant Messenger
Email
Games
P2P
Time Restrictions
Keyword Detection
SUPPORT
Telephone
Live Chat
Email
OPERATING SYSTEMS SUPPORTED
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows ME
Windows 2000
Windows 98
Mac OS