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Kidslox vs Canopy

Kidslox logo

Kidslox

Software

Simple parental controls for all devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Canopy logo

Canopy

Software

Router-based parental control for whole home protection

From
$99.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

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

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kidslox and Canopy actually diverge.

Attributes where Kidslox and Canopy differ
AttributeKidsloxCanopy
Starting priceFree$99.99/year
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, MacWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20132019

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 Kidslox

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

Only in Canopy

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

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.

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

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Kidslox

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

Canopy

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

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Canopy if

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

Questions people ask

Is Kidslox or Canopy better?
Neither clearly leads. Kidslox starts at Free and Canopy at $99.99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kidslox or Canopy?
Kidslox has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Kidslox and $99.99/year for Canopy.
Does Kidslox or Canopy run on more platforms?
Kidslox runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac. Canopy runs on Web, Ios, Android.
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 Kidslox best used for?
Kidslox is most often used for locking a child's phone instantly or on a bedtime schedule, blocking adult content, in-app purchases and specific apps, tracking a child's location with geofenced arrival and departure alerts. Of those, locking a child's phone instantly or on a bedtime schedule and blocking adult content, in-app purchases and specific apps are not what Canopy is typically brought in for.
What can Kidslox do that Canopy cannot?
Kidslox covers Screen time management, App blocking, Content filtering, Location tracking. Canopy covers WiFi-level filtering, Content blocking, Screen time limits, Real-time notifications. Both handle Schedule management, Cloud deployment, Web support, Ios support.
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