Head-to-head · Updated July 2026

Gigaclear vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): parental controls compared

An independent side-by-side of Gigaclear and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) parental controls, scored against our six-pillar Online Safety Score (v1.1). Gigaclear ranks higher overall at 42/100 vs 24/100 for Jurassic Fibre (Legacy).

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Gigaclear
Altnet
42/100

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

Full Gigaclear review
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Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)
Altnet
24/100

Legacy service — customers migrating to Cuckoo

Full Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) review

Safety Score breakdown: Gigaclear vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)

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

PillarGigaclearJurassic Fibre (Legacy)Winner
Protection Capability
Max 45
2112 Gigaclear
Bypass Resistance
Max 20
53 Gigaclear
Parent Usability
Max 15
84 Gigaclear
Parent Experience
Max 10
42 Gigaclear
Safety by Design
Max 5
22Tie
Industry Recognition
Max 5
21 Gigaclear

Parental control features: Gigaclear vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)

FeatureGigaclearJurassic Fibre (Legacy)
Network-level protection Yes No
Content filtering Partial No
Screen-time controls Partial No
Per-child profiles Partial No
Real-time alerts Partial No
Ease of setup3 / 51 / 5
Typical monthly price£30.00£27.00

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

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: Gigaclear wins

    Gigaclear scores 42/100 against Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) at 24/100 across our six pillars. New eero option is promising, but the installed base is Linksys-heavy.

    Gigaclear vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): frequently asked questions

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

    Gigaclear scores 42/100 on our v1.1 Online Safety Score compared with 24/100 for Jurassic Fibre (Legacy). New eero option is promising, but the installed base is Linksys-heavy.

    Does Gigaclear offer network-level parental controls?+

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

    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, Gigaclear or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

    Gigaclear scores 3/5 for ease of setup; Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) scores 1/5. Gigaclear is the simpler setup for most parents.

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

    Gigaclear 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, Gigaclear or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

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

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

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

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

    Typical monthly prices: Gigaclear £30.00, 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.

    Gigaclear scores 42/100 and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) scores 24/100 on the CompareParentalControls.com Safety Score™ v1.1 methodology. Gigaclear leads overall, based on independent evidence across Protection, Bypass Resistance, Usability, Experience, Design and Recognition.

    Key facts

    • Gigaclear: 42/100 (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: "Gigaclear scores 42/100 and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) scores 24/100 on the CompareParentalControls.com Safety Score™ v1.1 methodology. Gigaclear leads overall, based on independent evidence across Protection, Bypass Resistance, Usability, Experience, Design and Recognition." (Source: https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/gigaclear-vs-jurassic-fibre-legacy)
    APA
    CompareParentalControls.com Editorial. (2026). Gigaclear vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) — Parental Controls Compared. CompareParentalControls.com. https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/gigaclear-vs-jurassic-fibre-legacy
    MLA
    "Gigaclear vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) — Parental Controls Compared." CompareParentalControls.com, July 2026, https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/gigaclear-vs-jurassic-fibre-legacy. Accessed 4 September 2026.
    Harvard
    CompareParentalControls.com Editorial (2026) 'Gigaclear vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) — Parental Controls Compared', CompareParentalControls.com. Available at: https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/gigaclear-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.