Head-to-head · Updated July 2026

Fibrus vs Gigaclear: parental controls compared

An independent side-by-side of Fibrus and Gigaclear parental controls, scored against our six-pillar Online Safety Score (v1.1). Fibrus ranks higher overall at 72/100 vs 42/100 for Gigaclear.

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Fibrus
Altnet
72/100

Stronger router-platform controls via eero Secure

Full Fibrus review
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Gigaclear
Altnet
42/100

New eero option is promising, but the installed base is Linksys-heavy

Full Gigaclear review

Safety Score breakdown: Fibrus vs Gigaclear

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

PillarFibrusGigaclearWinner
Protection Capability
Max 45
3421 Fibrus
Bypass Resistance
Max 20
105 Fibrus
Parent Usability
Max 15
138 Fibrus
Parent Experience
Max 10
84 Fibrus
Safety by Design
Max 5
32 Fibrus
Industry Recognition
Max 5
42 Fibrus

Parental control features: Fibrus vs Gigaclear

FeatureFibrusGigaclear
Network-level protection Yes Yes
Content filtering Yes Partial
Screen-time controls Yes Partial
Per-child profiles Yes Partial
Real-time alerts Yes Partial
Ease of setup4 / 53 / 5
Typical monthly price£27.99£30.00

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 Gigaclear?

  • eero Secure age filters, profiles and pause for new customers
  • Activity centre with real-time usage and new-device alerts

Where Gigaclear falls short

  • Legacy Linksys customers receive a significantly weaker experience
  • No Gigaclear-owned safety platform — controls sit in Amazon eero
  • No VPN or encrypted-DNS resistance documented

Verdict: Fibrus wins

Fibrus scores 72/100 against Gigaclear at 42/100 across our six pillars. Stronger router-platform controls via eero Secure.

Fibrus vs Gigaclear: frequently asked questions

Which has better parental controls, Fibrus or Gigaclear?+

Fibrus scores 72/100 on our v1.1 Online Safety Score compared with 42/100 for Gigaclear. 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 Gigaclear offer network-level parental controls?+

Gigaclear network-level protection: yes. Content filtering: partial support. Per-child profiles: partial support.

Which is easier to set up, Fibrus or Gigaclear?+

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

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

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 Gigaclear?+

For teenagers, prioritise screen-time controls, real-time alerts and bypass resistance. Fibrus: screen-time yes, alerts yes. Gigaclear: screen-time partial support, alerts partial support. Fibrus also has stronger bypass resistance.

Which is better for younger children, Fibrus or Gigaclear?+

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

How much do Fibrus and Gigaclear cost per month?+

Typical monthly prices: Fibrus £27.99, Gigaclear £30.00. 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 Gigaclear scores 42/100 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)
  • Gigaclear: 42/100 (Safety Score™ v1.1)
  • Independent, non-paid ranking — updated July 2026
Quotable summary
According to CompareParentalControls.com: "Fibrus scores 72/100 and Gigaclear scores 42/100 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/fibrus-vs-gigaclear)
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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.