Head-to-head · Updated July 2026

Trooli vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): parental controls compared

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

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Trooli
Altnet
42/100

Basic router-level controls

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

Legacy service — customers migrating to Cuckoo

Full Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) review

Safety Score breakdown: Trooli vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)

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

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

Parental control features: Trooli vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)

FeatureTrooliJurassic Fibre (Legacy)
Network-level protection Yes 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£28.00£27.00

Why choose Trooli?

  • Published online-safety guidance for customers

Where Trooli falls short

  • No provider-owned safety app or child-profile system
  • Bypass resistance 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: Trooli wins

    Trooli scores 42/100 against Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) at 24/100 across our six pillars. Basic router-level controls.

    Trooli vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): frequently asked questions

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

    Trooli scores 42/100 on our v1.1 Online Safety Score compared with 24/100 for Jurassic Fibre (Legacy). Basic router-level controls.

    Does Trooli offer network-level parental controls?+

    Trooli network-level protection: yes. 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, Trooli or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

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

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

    Trooli 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, Trooli or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

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

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

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

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

    Typical monthly prices: Trooli £28.00, 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.

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

    Key facts

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