Head-to-head · Updated July 2026

Cuckoo vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): parental controls compared

An independent side-by-side of Cuckoo and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) parental controls, scored against our six-pillar Online Safety Score (v1.1). Cuckoo ranks higher overall at 36/100 vs 24/100 for Jurassic Fibre (Legacy).

Ck
Cuckoo
Altnet
36/100

Basic router-level controls

Full Cuckoo review
JF
Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)
Altnet
24/100

Legacy service — customers migrating to Cuckoo

Full Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) review

Safety Score breakdown: Cuckoo vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)

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

PillarCuckooJurassic Fibre (Legacy)Winner
Protection Capability
Max 45
1812 Cuckoo
Bypass Resistance
Max 20
43 Cuckoo
Parent Usability
Max 15
74 Cuckoo
Parent Experience
Max 10
32 Cuckoo
Safety by Design
Max 5
22Tie
Industry Recognition
Max 5
21 Cuckoo

Parental control features: Cuckoo vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)

FeatureCuckooJurassic Fibre (Legacy)
Network-level protection Partial No
Content filtering Partial No
Screen-time controls No No
Per-child profiles No No
Real-time alerts No No
Ease of setup2 / 51 / 5
Typical monthly price£26.00£27.00

Why choose Cuckoo?

  • Router-level controls on the supplied hardware

Where Cuckoo falls short

  • No provider-owned family app, reporting or child profiles
  • Bypass resistance and app control not established

Why choose Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?

    Where Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) falls short

    • Legacy service being wound down; refer to Cuckoo for current offering
    • No documented family-safety platform, reports or profiles

    Verdict: Cuckoo wins

    Cuckoo scores 36/100 against Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) at 24/100 across our six pillars. Basic router-level controls.

    Cuckoo vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): frequently asked questions

    Which has better parental controls, Cuckoo or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

    Cuckoo scores 36/100 on our v1.1 Online Safety Score compared with 24/100 for Jurassic Fibre (Legacy). Basic router-level controls.

    Does Cuckoo offer network-level parental controls?+

    Cuckoo network-level protection: partial support. Content filtering: partial support. Per-child profiles: no.

    Does Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) offer network-level parental controls?+

    Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) network-level protection: no. Content filtering: no. Per-child profiles: no.

    Which is easier to set up, Cuckoo or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

    Cuckoo scores 2/5 for ease of setup; Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) scores 1/5. Cuckoo is the simpler setup for most parents.

    Which is better at resisting VPN and DNS bypass, Cuckoo or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

    Cuckoo 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, Cuckoo or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

    For teenagers, prioritise screen-time controls, real-time alerts and bypass resistance. Cuckoo: screen-time no, alerts no. Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): screen-time no, alerts no. Cuckoo also has stronger bypass resistance.

    Which is better for younger children, Cuckoo or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

    For younger children, whole-home network filtering matters most. Cuckoo: network partial support, filtering partial support. Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): network no, filtering no. Cuckoo scores higher on the Protection Capability pillar overall.

    How much do Cuckoo and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) cost per month?+

    Typical monthly prices: Cuckoo £26.00, Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) £27.00. Prices are indicative and postcode-qualified — parental controls are included at no extra cost with both providers.

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    Cite this page

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

    Cuckoo scores 36/100 and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) scores 24/100 on the CompareParentalControls.com Safety Score™ v1.1 methodology. Cuckoo leads overall, based on independent evidence across Protection, Bypass Resistance, Usability, Experience, Design and Recognition.

    Key facts

    • Cuckoo: 36/100 (Safety Score™ v1.1)
    • Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): 24/100 (Safety Score™ v1.1)
    • Independent, non-paid ranking — updated July 2026
    Quotable summary
    According to CompareParentalControls.com: "Cuckoo scores 36/100 and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) scores 24/100 on the CompareParentalControls.com Safety Score™ v1.1 methodology. Cuckoo leads overall, based on independent evidence across Protection, Bypass Resistance, Usability, Experience, Design and Recognition." (Source: https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/cuckoo-vs-jurassic-fibre-legacy)
    APA
    CompareParentalControls.com Editorial. (2026). Cuckoo vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) — Parental Controls Compared. CompareParentalControls.com. https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/cuckoo-vs-jurassic-fibre-legacy
    MLA
    "Cuckoo vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) — Parental Controls Compared." CompareParentalControls.com, July 2026, https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/cuckoo-vs-jurassic-fibre-legacy. Accessed 4 September 2026.
    Harvard
    CompareParentalControls.com Editorial (2026) 'Cuckoo vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) — Parental Controls Compared', CompareParentalControls.com. Available at: https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/cuckoo-vs-jurassic-fibre-legacy (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.