BrowseControl

RATING:

4.7

(63)

About BrowseControl

BrowseControl is an internet control software that is used for restricting internet access and helps enforce web policies across a chosen network on a user or computer basis. It caters to all industries and is very efficient at managing a company’s internet access. The software has a centralized console that allows users to disable or enable a system’s internet access instantly. BrowseControl covers more than 100 URL categories that allow administrators to easily block any objectionable web pages or content using a diverse range of restriction categories. Apart from this, the software is also capable of blocking things like video games, web-chats and other time wasting software to eliminate all distractions from the applications . Features on the browse control das...

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BrowseControl Pricing

Tips for Getting the Best Pricing: - Volume license discounts are available for as low as 100 users, with discounts increasing depending on the number of licenses and the length of the contract term. - MSPs/Resellers are provided with NFR licenses and a discount off of MSRP - Educational organizations and non-profits may qualify for up to 10% off their licenses Payment Methods Accepted: Credit Card Wire Transfer ACH/Direct Deposit Currencies Accepted: United States Dollars (USD) Canadian Dollars (CAD) Australian Dollars (AUD) Pound Sterling (GBP) Euros (EUR) Indian Rupees (INR) All currencies will be charged based on the equivalent cost in USD

Starting price: 

$3.99 per month

Free trial: 

Available

Free version: 

Not Available

Block website content categories with BrowseControl’s category filtering feature. More than 10,000 new domains are added each day, making it simple to block distractions and security risks even as new sites emerge.
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BrowseControl Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7

Ratings Breakdown

Secondary Ratings

Ease-of-use

4.5

Customer Support

4.5

Value for money

4.5

Functionality

4.5

Most Helpful Reviews for BrowseControl

1 - 5 of 63 Reviews

User Profile

Karen

Verified reviewer

Construction, 10,000+ employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

4

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed June 2022

Network control and security.

We can prevent access to various software and web pages from the office Internet by using browsing control. It enables you to block specific URLs for security reasons.

PROS

It is a complete tool for all network control tasks, security and device usage in the organization. It is easy to update and import settings from one user to a new user. It can be programmed to allow or deny Internet access at various times and devices.

CONS

The management software is a bit slow at times.

Vendor Response

Thank you for your review, Karen! Great to hear that proliferating security policies between user groups has been easy. We're always looking for ways to improve our products; keep an eye out for client connectivity enhancements in future releases!

Replied June 2022

Javier

Telecommunications, 1,001-5,000 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review Source: Capterra

OVERALL RATING:

4

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

3

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

4

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed January 2023

A Comprehensive and Feature-Rich Web Filtering Solution

Overall, BrowseControl is an excellent web filtering solution for businesses of all sizes. It offers a wide range of features that make it easy to configure and manage the system. However, the cost may be prohibitive for smaller organizations with limited budgets.

PROS

BrowseControl is an excellent web filtering solution that provides a comprehensive range of features to help businesses keep their networks secure. It has an intuitive user interface that makes it easy to set up and manage the product. The filtering rules are highly intuitive and customizable, making it easy to configure the system to meet the specific needs of the organization. Furthermore, the reporting and analytics features provide invaluable insight into user browsing activity, making it easy to monitor and enforce web usage policies.

CONS

The main downside of BrowseControl is its cost. While the product is fairly priced for the features it offers, it may be too expensive for smaller businesses with limited budgets. Additionally, some of the features are a bit tricky to configure, so it may be beneficial to have a dedicated IT team to manage the system.

Reasons for switching to BrowseControl

BrowseControl stands out from its competitors with its comprehensive range of features, intuitive user interface, and customizable filtering rules. Additionally, it has powerful reporting and analytics capabilities to help businesses monitor user browsing activity. Furthermore, BrowseControl is easy to deploy and manage, making it a great choice for organizations of all sizes.

Vendor Response

Thank you for your review, Javier! Great to hear that you're using BrowseControl in tandem with our computer and internet usage monitoring software BrowseReporter.

Replied February 2023

Ethan

Information Technology and Services, 2-10 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra

OVERALL RATING:

4

EASE OF USE

3

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed March 2022

Works Well, Great Support

The system works very well. Features like being able to provide a custom block screen are great. Being able to rename the system from the actual PC name helps to better identify the system in the admin interface. You can create a custom installer for client systems. It's easy to update the client settings, and to import settings from an existing client to a new one.

PROS

The software is easy to distribute to client systems.

CONS

The administrative software can be slow and a little bit cumbersome. The list of systems is missing a search or an easy way to filter the full list of installed systems. This may have changed with the newer web based interface.

Reasons for switching to BrowseControl

Price was a large part of making the switch. BrowseControl is very reasonably priced. The software works for its intended purpose. The staff is very responsive and friendly.

Vendor Response

Thank you for your review, Ethan! I'm happy to report that the new web console includes a PC/User search function to make management easier. Feel free to check out the live demo to see the search function in action: https://www.currentware.com/demo/

Replied March 2022

Anonymous

5,001-10,000 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

4

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

4

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed November 2023

Enhancing Security and Productivity with BrowseControl

PROS

BrowseControl has been a great tool for our organisation due to the enhanced security that it provides because of which we are protected from the phishing, the online threats by blocking access to potentially harmful websites. We can prioritise business-critical applications and control the bandwidth usage, which ensures that essential tasks are not affected by excessive non-work-related web traffic. The tool is very user-friendly and the filtering rules are highly customisable which is something that I really like.

CONS

Initial setup can be made easier. Apart from that, I did not encounter any downsides and really liked the platform.

Vendor Response

Thank you for your review! I appreciate your feedback about the initial setup process. Alongside our self-service onboarding guide, knowledge base, and instructional videos our support team is available to assist you with anything you need during your time as a CurrentWare customer.

Replied November 2023

User Profile

James

Verified reviewer

Marketing and Advertising, 11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review Source: Capterra

OVERALL RATING:

4

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

4

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed August 2023

Threat free browsing environment facilitation tool

It has powerful security monitoring tools that detects threats that can affect workflows. It has blocked many ransomware attacks that could destroy confidential data and expose company secrets to third parties.

PROS

The cyber attack response automated system safeguards our data from malware attacks. BrowseControl provides real-time insights on security situation from workloads. It has simple configuration procedure with other applications that saves time and resources for entire implementation process.

CONS

I have not discovered performance weaknesses from the operation protocol of this platform.

Vendor Response

Thank you for your review, James! Happy to hear that BrowseControl's web content categories are effectively blocking access to malicious and high-risk website in your network. We'd love to hear more about how you identified that a ransomware attack was attempted and precisely how BrowseControl prevented the infiltration—can you provide some more details for us?

Replied October 2023