Head-to-head · Updated July 2026

Fibrus vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): parental controls compared

An independent side-by-side of Fibrus and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) parental controls, scored against our six-pillar Online Safety Score (v1.1). Fibrus ranks higher overall at 72/100 vs 24/100 for Jurassic Fibre (Legacy).

Fb
Fibrus
Altnet
72/100

Stronger router-platform controls via eero Secure

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

Legacy service — customers migrating to Cuckoo

Full Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) review

Safety Score breakdown: Fibrus vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)

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

PillarFibrusJurassic Fibre (Legacy)Winner
Protection Capability
Max 45
3412 Fibrus
Bypass Resistance
Max 20
103 Fibrus
Parent Usability
Max 15
134 Fibrus
Parent Experience
Max 10
82 Fibrus
Safety by Design
Max 5
32 Fibrus
Industry Recognition
Max 5
41 Fibrus

Parental control features: Fibrus vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)

FeatureFibrusJurassic Fibre (Legacy)
Network-level protection Yes No
Content filtering Yes No
Screen-time controls Yes No
Per-child profiles Yes No
Real-time alerts Yes No
Ease of setup4 / 51 / 5
Typical monthly price£27.99£27.00

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 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: Fibrus wins

    Fibrus scores 72/100 against Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) at 24/100 across our six pillars. Stronger router-platform controls via eero Secure.

    Fibrus vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): frequently asked questions

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

    Fibrus scores 72/100 on our v1.1 Online Safety Score compared with 24/100 for Jurassic Fibre (Legacy). 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 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, Fibrus or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

    Fibrus scores 4/5 for ease of setup; Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) scores 1/5. Fibrus is the simpler setup for most parents.

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

    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 Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

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

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

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

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

    Typical monthly prices: Fibrus £27.99, 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.

    Fibrus scores 72/100 and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) scores 24/100 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)
    • Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): 24/100 (Safety Score™ v1.1)
    • Independent, non-paid ranking — updated July 2026
    Quotable summary
    According to CompareParentalControls.com: "Fibrus scores 72/100 and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) scores 24/100 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-jurassic-fibre-legacy)
    APA
    CompareParentalControls.com Editorial. (2026). Fibrus vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) — Parental Controls Compared. CompareParentalControls.com. https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/fibrus-vs-jurassic-fibre-legacy
    MLA
    "Fibrus vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) — Parental Controls Compared." CompareParentalControls.com, July 2026, https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/fibrus-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.