Head-to-head · Updated July 2026

Fibrus vs Sky: parental controls compared

An independent side-by-side of Fibrus and Sky parental controls, scored against our six-pillar Online Safety Score (v1.1). Fibrus ranks higher overall at 72/100 vs 68/100 for Sky.

Fb
Fibrus
Altnet
72/100

Stronger router-platform controls via eero Secure

Full Fibrus review
Sk
Sky
Mainstream
68/100

A two-layer service: strong free filtering plus profiles on WiFi Max

Full Sky review

Safety Score breakdown: Fibrus vs Sky

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

PillarFibrusSkyWinner
Protection Capability
Max 45
3432 Fibrus
Bypass Resistance
Max 20
1013 Sky
Parent Usability
Max 15
1311 Fibrus
Parent Experience
Max 10
87 Fibrus
Safety by Design
Max 5
33Tie
Industry Recognition
Max 5
42 Fibrus

Parental control features: Fibrus vs Sky

FeatureFibrusSky
Network-level protection Yes Yes
Content filtering Yes Yes
Screen-time controls Yes Partial
Per-child profiles Yes No
Real-time alerts Yes No
Ease of setup4 / 54 / 5
Typical monthly price£27.99£31.00

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 Sky?

  • Broadband Shield free whole-home filtering
  • Sky WiFi Max adds child profiles, schedules and device pause

Where Sky falls short

  • Broadband Shield alone remains household-wide with limited child reporting
  • Comprehensive VPN, encrypted-DNS or hotspot blocking not established
  • Broadband Hub, WiFi Max Hub and Gigafast Hub give different experiences

Verdict: Fibrus wins

Fibrus scores 72/100 against Sky at 68/100 across our six pillars. Stronger router-platform controls via eero Secure.

Fibrus vs Sky: frequently asked questions

Which has better parental controls, Fibrus or Sky?+

Fibrus scores 72/100 on our v1.1 Online Safety Score compared with 68/100 for Sky. 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 Sky offer network-level parental controls?+

Sky network-level protection: yes. Content filtering: yes. Per-child profiles: no.

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

Fibrus scores 4/5 for ease of setup; Sky scores 4/5. Both are equivalent for everyday parents.

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

Sky 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 Sky?+

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

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

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

How much do Fibrus and Sky cost per month?+

Typical monthly prices: Fibrus £27.99, Sky £31.00. 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 Sky scores 68/100 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)
  • Sky: 68/100 (Safety Score™ v1.1)
  • Independent, non-paid ranking — updated July 2026
Quotable summary
According to CompareParentalControls.com: "Fibrus scores 72/100 and Sky scores 68/100 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-sky)
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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.