Head-to-head · Updated July 2026

toob vs Trooli: parental controls compared

An independent side-by-side of toob and Trooli parental controls, scored against our six-pillar Online Safety Score (v1.1). toob ranks higher overall at 47/100 vs 42/100 for Trooli.

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toob
Altnet
47/100

Basic router-level controls

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Trooli
Altnet
42/100

Basic router-level controls

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Safety Score breakdown: toob vs Trooli

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

PillartoobTrooliWinner
Protection Capability
Max 45
2421 toob
Bypass Resistance
Max 20
65 toob
Parent Usability
Max 15
88Tie
Parent Experience
Max 10
44Tie
Safety by Design
Max 5
32 toob
Industry Recognition
Max 5
22Tie

Parental control features: toob vs Trooli

FeaturetoobTrooli
Network-level protection Yes Yes
Content filtering Partial Partial
Screen-time controls No No
Per-child profiles No No
Real-time alerts No No
Ease of setup2 / 52 / 5
Typical monthly price£25.00£28.00

Why choose toob?

  • Router-level access controls and schedules

Where toob falls short

  • No ISP-owned family app or reports
  • Bypass resistance not established

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

Verdict: toob wins

toob scores 47/100 against Trooli at 42/100 across our six pillars. Basic router-level controls.

toob vs Trooli: frequently asked questions

Which has better parental controls, toob or Trooli?+

toob scores 47/100 on our v1.1 Online Safety Score compared with 42/100 for Trooli. Basic router-level controls.

Does toob offer network-level parental controls?+

toob network-level protection: yes. Content filtering: partial support. Per-child profiles: no.

Does Trooli offer network-level parental controls?+

Trooli network-level protection: yes. Content filtering: partial support. Per-child profiles: no.

Which is easier to set up, toob or Trooli?+

toob scores 2/5 for ease of setup; Trooli scores 2/5. Both are equivalent for everyday parents.

Which is better at resisting VPN and DNS bypass, toob or Trooli?+

toob 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, toob or Trooli?+

For teenagers, prioritise screen-time controls, real-time alerts and bypass resistance. toob: screen-time no, alerts no. Trooli: screen-time no, alerts no. toob also has stronger bypass resistance.

Which is better for younger children, toob or Trooli?+

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

How much do toob and Trooli cost per month?+

Typical monthly prices: toob £25.00, Trooli £28.00. 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.

toob scores 47/100 and Trooli scores 42/100 on the CompareParentalControls.com Safety Score™ v1.1 methodology. toob leads overall, based on independent evidence across Protection, Bypass Resistance, Usability, Experience, Design and Recognition.

Key facts

  • toob: 47/100 (Safety Score™ v1.1)
  • Trooli: 42/100 (Safety Score™ v1.1)
  • Independent, non-paid ranking — updated July 2026
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According to CompareParentalControls.com: "toob scores 47/100 and Trooli scores 42/100 on the CompareParentalControls.com Safety Score™ v1.1 methodology. toob leads overall, based on independent evidence across Protection, Bypass Resistance, Usability, Experience, Design and Recognition." (Source: https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/toob-vs-trooli)
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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.