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Canopy vs Kidslox

Canopy logo

Canopy

Software

Router-based parental control for whole home protection

From
$99.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kidslox logo

Kidslox

Software

Simple parental controls for all devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Kidslox has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Canopy device counts gate the tiers, at 1 on Essential, 3 on Plus and up to 10 on Premium; Kidslox one paid account controls up to 10 devices
  • They diverge on capability: Canopy covers WiFi-level filtering, Kidslox covers Screen time management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Canopy and Kidslox actually diverge.

Attributes where Canopy and Kidslox differ
AttributeCanopyKidslox
Starting price$99.99/yearFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac
Founded20192013

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Canopy

  • WiFi-level filtering
  • Content blocking
  • Screen time limits
  • Real-time notifications
  • Usage tracking
  • Custom categories
  • Device management
  • WiFi routers

Only in Kidslox

  • Screen time management
  • App blocking
  • Content filtering
  • Location tracking
  • Website blocking
  • Usage reports
  • Multiple device support
  • Device manufacturers

Both cover

  • Schedule management
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • English language support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Canopy

  • Filtering explicit content across a child's devicesnot Kidslox
  • Sexting prevention and image screeningnot Kidslox
  • Screen time limits and schedulesnot Kidslox
  • Location alerts for a child's phonenot Kidslox
  • Accountability partner arrangements for adultsnot Kidslox

Kidslox

  • Locking a child's phone instantly or on a bedtime schedulenot Canopy
  • Blocking adult content, in-app purchases and specific appsnot Canopy
  • Tracking a child's location with geofenced arrival and departure alertsnot Canopy

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Canopy

  • Device counts gate the tiers, at 1 on Essential, 3 on Plus and up to 10 on Premium
  • AI chatbot filtering and lingerie or swimwear filtering require the Plus tier
  • Phone and chat support are Premium only
  • Requires Android 9, iOS 12, macOS 10.13, Windows 10 or ChromeOS, so older devices are unsupported
  • The trial is one week

Kidslox

  • One paid account controls up to 10 devices
  • The free trial lasts only 3 days
  • Kidslox must be installed on every device you want to control
  • Kidslox requires an internet connection to operate at all
  • The Android app requires Device Administrator, VPN, Accessibility and Location permissions to filter content, take screenshots and show location

Pricing, plan by plan

Canopy

$99.99/year
  • Standard$99.99/year
    • WiFi filtering
    • Content blocking
    • Screen time controls

Kidslox

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Screen time limits
    • Basic app blocking
    • Content filtering
  • Premium$9.99/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Location tracking
    • Advanced filtering

Which should you pick?

Choose Canopy if

  • You need wifi-level filtering.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want content blocking.
Canopy review

Choose Kidslox if

  • You need screen time management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac.
  • You also want app blocking.
Kidslox review

Questions people ask

Is Canopy or Kidslox better?
Neither clearly leads. Canopy starts at $99.99/year and Kidslox at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Canopy or Kidslox?
Kidslox has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99.99/year for Canopy and Free for Kidslox.
Does Canopy or Kidslox run on more platforms?
Canopy runs on Web, Ios, Android. Kidslox runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac.
Can I use Kidslox for free?
Yes. Kidslox has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Canopy starts at $99.99/year.
What is Canopy best used for?
Canopy is most often used for filtering explicit content across a child's devices, sexting prevention and image screening, screen time limits and schedules, location alerts for a child's phone. Of those, filtering explicit content across a child's devices and sexting prevention and image screening are not what Kidslox is typically brought in for.
What can Canopy do that Kidslox cannot?
Canopy covers WiFi-level filtering, Content blocking, Screen time limits, Real-time notifications. Kidslox covers Screen time management, App blocking, Content filtering, Location tracking. Both handle Schedule management, Cloud deployment, Web support, Ios support.
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