Head-to-head · Updated July 2026

Fibrus vs Community Fibre: parental controls compared

An independent side-by-side of Fibrus and Community Fibre parental controls, scored against our six-pillar Online Safety Score (v1.1). Fibrus ranks higher overall at 72/100 vs 49/100 for Community Fibre.

Fb
Fibrus
Altnet
72/100

Stronger router-platform controls via eero Secure

Full Fibrus review
CF
Community Fibre
Altnet
49/100

Practical device controls on WiFi 5/6, simpler filter on WiFi 7

Full Community Fibre review

Safety Score breakdown: Fibrus vs Community Fibre

Higher awarded points win each pillar. Ties are shown with no badge.

PillarFibrusCommunity FibreWinner
Protection Capability
Max 45
3425 Fibrus
Bypass Resistance
Max 20
107 Fibrus
Parent Usability
Max 15
138 Fibrus
Parent Experience
Max 10
84 Fibrus
Safety by Design
Max 5
33Tie
Industry Recognition
Max 5
42 Fibrus

Parental control features: Fibrus vs Community Fibre

FeatureFibrusCommunity Fibre
Network-level protection Yes Yes
Content filtering Yes Partial
Screen-time controls Yes Partial
Per-child profiles Yes No
Real-time alerts Yes No
Ease of setup4 / 53 / 5
Typical monthly price£27.99£20.00

Why choose Fibrus?

  • Age-based content filters and family profiles
  • Profile-level website blocking and WiFi pause
  • Ad blocking and advanced security

Where Fibrus falls short

  • Third-party eero platform rather than a Fibrus-owned safety service
  • No verified VPN or encrypted-DNS bypass prevention
  • No protection when a device switches to mobile data

Why choose Community Fibre?

  • Per-device pause and schedules on Linksys
  • Instant-Safety filter on WiFi 7 routers

Where Community Fibre falls short

  • Two different products across the base — inconsistent experience
  • No child profiles, age presets, usage reports or VPN blocking
  • Website blocking limited to ten sites per device on Linksys

Verdict: Fibrus wins

Fibrus scores 72/100 against Community Fibre at 49/100 across our six pillars. Stronger router-platform controls via eero Secure.

Fibrus vs Community Fibre: frequently asked questions

Which has better parental controls, Fibrus or Community Fibre?+

Fibrus scores 72/100 on our v1.1 Online Safety Score compared with 49/100 for Community Fibre. Stronger router-platform controls via eero Secure.

Does Fibrus offer network-level parental controls?+

Fibrus network-level protection: yes. Content filtering: yes. Per-child profiles: yes.

Does Community Fibre offer network-level parental controls?+

Community Fibre network-level protection: yes. Content filtering: partial support. Per-child profiles: no.

Which is easier to set up, Fibrus or Community Fibre?+

Fibrus scores 4/5 for ease of setup; Community Fibre scores 3/5. Fibrus is the simpler setup for most parents.

Which is better at resisting VPN and DNS bypass, Fibrus or Community Fibre?+

Fibrus has stronger bypass resistance in our testing, scoring higher on the Bypass Resistance pillar (VPNs, alternative DNS, privacy relays, hotspots).

Which is better for teenagers, Fibrus or Community Fibre?+

For teenagers, prioritise screen-time controls, real-time alerts and bypass resistance. Fibrus: screen-time yes, alerts yes. Community Fibre: screen-time partial support, alerts no. Fibrus also has stronger bypass resistance.

Which is better for younger children, Fibrus or Community Fibre?+

For younger children, whole-home network filtering matters most. Fibrus: network yes, filtering yes. Community Fibre: network yes, filtering partial support. Fibrus scores higher on the Protection Capability pillar overall.

How much do Fibrus and Community Fibre cost per month?+

Typical monthly prices: Fibrus £27.99, Community Fibre £20.00. Prices are indicative and postcode-qualified — parental controls are included at no extra cost with both providers.

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Independent, evidence-based research from CompareParentalControls.com. Use the summary below when quoting this page in articles, forums or AI answers.

Fibrus scores 72/100 and Community Fibre scores 49/100 on the CompareParentalControls.com Safety Score™ v1.1 methodology. Fibrus leads overall, based on independent evidence across Protection, Bypass Resistance, Usability, Experience, Design and Recognition.

Key facts

  • Fibrus: 72/100 (Safety Score™ v1.1)
  • Community Fibre: 49/100 (Safety Score™ v1.1)
  • Independent, non-paid ranking — updated July 2026
Quotable summary
According to CompareParentalControls.com: "Fibrus scores 72/100 and Community Fibre scores 49/100 on the CompareParentalControls.com Safety Score™ v1.1 methodology. Fibrus leads overall, based on independent evidence across Protection, Bypass Resistance, Usability, Experience, Design and Recognition." (Source: https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/community-fibre-vs-fibrus)
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CompareParentalControls.com Editorial. (2026). Fibrus vs Community Fibre — Parental Controls Compared. CompareParentalControls.com. https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/community-fibre-vs-fibrus
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"Fibrus vs Community Fibre — Parental Controls Compared." CompareParentalControls.com, July 2026, https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/community-fibre-vs-fibrus. Accessed 4 September 2026.
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Updated July 2026. Methodology: Safety Score™ v1.1. CompareParentalControls.com is an independent UK publication and does not accept paid rankings.