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Canopy
Router-based parental control for whole home protection
As of 30 August 2026, Canopy has a free plan and paid plans start at $8.33/month. Canopy is a WiFi-based parental control system that filters internet content at the router level, protecting all devices on the network. Softwr lists it under Parenting. Canopy is made by Canopy Labs, Inc., launched in 2019, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
What Canopy does
Canopy is a WiFi-based parental control system that filters internet content at the router level, protecting all devices on the network. It provides content filtering, screen time limits, and real-time notifications. Canopy covers everyone's devices in the home with a single dashboard.
What people use it 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
- Accountability partner arrangements for adults
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- 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
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Pricing
What Canopy costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Essential
$8.33 /mo
- Protects 1 device
- Parental controls
- Content filtering
Plus
$9.99 /mo
- Protects up to 3 devices
- All Essential features
Premium
$12.5 /mo
- Unlimited devices (up to 10)
- All features included
- Priority support
Capabilities
Features
WiFi-level filtering
Content blocking
Screen time limits
Real-time notifications
Usage tracking
Custom categories
Schedule management
Device management
WiFi routers
Integration with WiFi routers
Home networks
Integration with Home networks
Network encryption
Network encryption security feature
Secure filtering
Secure filtering security feature
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Questions people ask
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Does Canopy offer a free trial?
Yes, Canopy offers a 1-week free trial with no payment required upfront, plus a 30-day money-back guarantee if you purchase after the trial.
SourceHow many devices can I protect on each plan?
Essential protects 1 device, Plus protects up to 3 devices, and Premium protects unlimited devices (up to 10).
SourceWhat platforms does Canopy support?
Canopy supports iOS 12+, Android 9+, macOS High Sierra 10.13+, Windows 10+, and ChromeOS.
SourceIs phone support included with all plans?
Yes, all Canopy plans include phone and email support, available daily from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. CT.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Canopy
- Company
- Canopy Labs, Inc.
- Based in
- Irvine, CA
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