# BrowseControl by CurrentWare Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

> Is BrowseControl by CurrentWare the right Network Security solution for you? Explore 63 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice.

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BrowseControl by CurrentWare

4.7 (63)

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Last updated January 14th, 2026

# Reviews of BrowseControl by CurrentWare

Ease of use

4.6

Customer Service

4.7

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

CS

Chandeep S

Branch ManagerInsurance, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“BrowseControl has been a great tool for our organisation due to the enhanced security that it provides because of which we are protected from the phishing, the online threats by blocking access to potentially harmful websites.“

November 2, 2023

AS

Akash S

Senior Business Development ManagerInformation Technology and Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“Initial setup may be difficult for administrators without knowledge of network management or web filtering software.“

July 10, 2023

RN

Rick N

Area PresidentFood & Beverages, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“I really admire that BrowseControl limits the access of unwanted websites and apps which protects our systems from unwarranted cyber attacks.“

July 19, 2023

Katie R

IT Service Manager/ Continual Service ImprovementInformation Technology and Services, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“We have been working with BrowseControl for 2 years because it allows us to block access to information on our network and access to sites that are potentially dangerous to the overall security of our company.“

July 7, 2022

DS

Diksha S

Business Development ManagerInformation Technology and Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“Businesses can optimize bandwidth usage and guarantee that key apps have enough resources by regulating web browsing. “

May 17, 2023

Emma M

Business Development SpecialistComputer Software, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“For someone who is not tech-savvy and not properly trained to use this, it can be challenging to navigate through the platform.“

June 21, 2023

Evana W

Sales And Marketing AssociateInformation Technology and Services, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“The set up process was fast and easy, the features are comprehensive, and the support team is always available to help with any issues we have. Plus, it's a great value for the money since they offer competitive packages that meet our needs.“

June 13, 2023

James R

Marketing SpecialistMarketing and Advertising, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“I have not discovered performance weaknesses from the operation protocol of this platform.“

August 21, 2023

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James R.  
Marketing Specialist  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Threat free browsing environment facilitation tool"

August 21, 2023

4.0

It has powerful security monitoring tools that detects threats that can affect workflows. It has blocked many ransomware attacks that could destroy confidential data and expose company secrets to third parties.

Pros

The cyber attack response automated system safeguards our data from malware attacks. BrowseControl provides real-time insights on security situation from workloads. It has simple configuration procedure with other applications that saves time and resources for entire implementation process.

Cons

I have not discovered performance weaknesses from the operation protocol of this platform.

Review Source

Response from CurrentWare

October 6, 2023

Thank you for your review, James! Happy to hear that BrowseControl's web content categories are effectively blocking access to malicious and high-risk website in your network. We'd love to hear more about how you identified that a ransomware attack was attempted and precisely how BrowseControl prevented the infiltration—can you provide some more details for us?

JG

Javier G.  
IT Manager  
Telecommunications  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "A Comprehensive and Feature-Rich Web Filtering Solution"

January 25, 2023

4.0

Overall, BrowseControl is an excellent web filtering solution for businesses of all sizes. It offers a wide range of features that make it easy to configure and manage the system. However, the cost may be prohibitive for smaller organizations with limited budgets.

Pros

BrowseControl is an excellent web filtering solution that provides a comprehensive range of features to help businesses keep their networks secure. It has an intuitive user interface that makes it easy to set up and manage the product. The filtering rules are highly intuitive and customizable, making it easy to configure the system to meet the specific needs of the organization. Furthermore, the reporting and analytics features provide invaluable insight into user browsing activity, making it easy to monitor and enforce web usage policies.

Cons

The main downside of BrowseControl is its cost. While the product is fairly priced for the features it offers, it may be too expensive for smaller businesses with limited budgets. Additionally, some of the features are a bit tricky to configure, so it may be beneficial to have a dedicated IT team to manage the system.

Switched from

[SpamTitan](https://www.capterra.com/p/168436/SpamTitan/)[OpenText Core Endpoint Protection​](https://www.capterra.com/p/166552/Webroot-SecureAnywhere-Endpoint-Protection/)[Netwrix Auditor](https://www.capterra.com/p/164872/Netwrix-Auditor/)[ESET Endpoint Security](https://www.capterra.com/p/151915/ESET-Endpoint-Security/)

BrowseControl stands out from its competitors with its comprehensive range of features, intuitive user interface, and customizable filtering rules. Additionally, it has powerful reporting and analytics capabilities to help businesses monitor user browsing activity. Furthermore, BrowseControl is easy to deploy and manage, making it a great choice for organizations of all sizes.

Review Source

Response from CurrentWare

February 17, 2023

Thank you for your review, Javier! Great to hear that you're using BrowseControl in tandem with our computer and internet usage monitoring software BrowseReporter.

EC

Ethan C.  
Director of Operations  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Works Well, Great Support"

March 17, 2022

4.0

The system works very well. Features like being able to provide a custom block screen are great. Being able to rename the system from the actual PC name helps to better identify the system in the admin interface. You can create a custom installer for client systems. It's easy to update the client settings, and to import settings from an existing client to a new one.

Pros

The software is easy to distribute to client systems.

Cons

The administrative software can be slow and a little bit cumbersome. The list of systems is missing a search or an easy way to filter the full list of installed systems. This may have changed with the newer web based interface.

Review Source

Response from CurrentWare

March 21, 2022

Thank you for your review, Ethan! I'm happy to report that the new web console includes a PC/User search function to make management easier. Feel free to check out the live demo to see the search function in action: https://www.currentware.com/demo/

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Technical Project Manager  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Lucky to find this!"

July 29, 2021

5.0

I am really lucky to find this out. COOL one. Kudos to developers.

Pros

Easy to install in Server and Client Workspace. Its a Web based application, has lot of features like allowing or disallowing the internet access at the scheduled time and lot more.

Cons

I feel like its a complete feature rich software already, sufficient for Small and Mid Scale companies.

Alternatives considered

[ActivTrak](https://www.capterra.com/p/135366/ActivTrak/)

Reason for choosing BrowseControl by CurrentWare

More feature than the alternative product like Whitelisting only the required sites by blacklisted all other sites.

Review Source

Response from CurrentWare

March 14, 2022

Thank you for the great feedback, we're glad BrowseControl is meeting your needs. Regards, The CurrentWare Team

JM

Jude M.  
CEO  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Very Glad We Found BrowseControl"

August 14, 2019

5.0

Since going live with BrowseControl, the number of requests that have come in about the "blocking" software not working has decreased dramatically. Before, it was almost a daily issue, and now it happens every now and then. This is fixed by restarting the Client Service.

Pros

BrowseControl is very simple to setup, and it is very easy to install on the client's computer. Also, the ongoing administration of the devices is easy to maintain.

Cons

The password keeps getting reset to the default value on our client's computers. This is a little concerning overall, but this is not a threat with our current client base.

Switched from

[WebTitan](https://www.capterra.com/p/146034/WebTitan/)

WebTitan kept blocking our client's computers due to the fact that it could not remote update when the local IP address changed. This occurred despite the fact that they market the product as being able to do so.

Review Source

Response from CurrentWare

August 16, 2019

Hey Jude, Thanks for the great feedback! We appreciate it. Regards, The CurrentWare Team

Bryson H.  
Data Engineer  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Powerful network security control application"

August 7, 2023

4.0

Internet security has been great challenge for all the enterprise but after deployment of this platform we have experienced positive changes. Data exchange and secure browsing has been enhanced with efficient security controls.

Pros

It prevents members in the organization from visiting vulnerable areas in the internet. Browse control tests authenticity of browsers before operations. It provides alerts when there are data threats that can affect workflows.

Cons

This is powerful product that I highly count in enhancing browsing safety.

Review Source

Response from CurrentWare

October 6, 2023

Thank you for your review, Bryson!

Evana W.  
Sales And Marketing Associate  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "A great web filtering solution!"

June 13, 2023

4.0

Pros

I recently switched to BrowseControl for our company's web filtering and I couldn't be happier. The set up process was fast and easy, the features are comprehensive, and the support team is always available to help with any issues we have. Plus, it's a great value for the money since they offer competitive packages that meet our needs.

Cons

The administrative software may have some performance issues and lagging. Aside from these concerns, I have no other complaints. Overall, it's very straightforward.

Review Source

Response from CurrentWare

October 6, 2023

Thank you for your review, Evana! Wonderful to hear that you found our software easy to setup and use, and that our support team has been reliable. Performance issues are certainly unexpected; if you haven't yet, please reach out to our support team so we can look further into this! We also release performance and feature updates regularly, if you haven't updated in awhile you'll love the latest developments! You can learn more at https://www.currentware.com/support/release-notes/

Anoop P.  
System Administrator  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Software that Punches above it's weight "

March 17, 2022

4.0

the purchase and on boarding process was very smooth and customer support is very efficient . I had an executive who helped with the renewals although it was a non working day in his country , I would recommend it to anybody.

Pros

The software is easy to install and was cheap to purchase and Cost wise very high ROI. What we especially like about the product is the ease of report generation and monitoring such that it could be taught to no technical staff like the HR executive for instance. It required very less resources and licensing model is simple

Cons

Interfaces although easy to use feels a bit outdated

Reason for choosing BrowseControl by CurrentWare

Primarily Cost

Review Source

Response from CurrentWare

March 21, 2022

Thank you for your review, Anoop! I'm delighted to hear that BrowseReporter's reports have served your company well. I'm happy to report that we've introduced a brand new browser-based web console in version 6.0; in addition to the modern UI, we've introduced new data dashboards that allow you to review your workforce's computer activity data much easier than the static reports. Feel free to reach out to us for a free trial of BrowseReporter 7.0; you can also check out the new dashboards here: https://www.currentware.com/products/browsereporter/computer-activity-reports/

Jamie S.  
Human Resources Consultant  
Sports  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Full Control over App and Internet Usage at Par"

September 25, 2022

4.0

By blocking access to high risk websites, we reduce financial risks.

Pros

BrowseControl categorize web contents to ensure they comply with our internet use policies.

Cons

Doesn’t incorporate all endpoint security tools such as dark web monitoring tools.

Review Source

Response from CurrentWare

October 11, 2022

Thank you for your review, Jamie! Happy to hear that BrowseControl's web content category filtering feature has provided your organization with the tools it needs to enforce its internet use policies.

Aeryn B.  
Artificial Intelligence Engineer - VR/AR  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Blocking of dangerous sites."

July 13, 2022

5.0

A few months ago we decided to try this platform because we already use other of their products for work and we were really surprised by its performance, it has allowed us to detect many irregular behaviors in the workstations and block malicious sites and possible dangerous file downloads.

Pros

I like it because I can monitor our employees and keep them from being distracted. It allowed us to block video and social networking sites that some employees were using. It allows us to quickly block unauthorized downloads by our security protocols.

Cons

There is nothing I dislike about this software.

Review Source

Response from CurrentWare

July 20, 2022

Thank you for your review, Aeryn! I'm delighted to hear that using BrowseReporter's user activity monitoring and BrowseControl's web filtering in tandem has given you exactly what you need to ensure your network is safe against internet misuse.

KW

Ken W.  
IT Manager  
Recreational Facilities and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great software and support"

August 27, 2019

5.0

We have used other web filtering and block programs before and CurrentWare has been the best for us and at a great price. Some of our workstations work via VPN and once the agent is installed it still does what we want.

Pros

The software actually does what was advertised and the support is great same day! We were able to have the software up and running on the same day with no issues or even a call/email to their support. We are able to have the control over web access on either the hardware level or user level. We chose user level since our users move from workstation to workstation. Plus we are able to create user groups that define a level of access and move the users between them as needed.

Cons

The only Con that comes to mind is sometime while upgrading the license needs to be reapplied. Not a big issue but only con I have.

Reason for choosing BrowseControl by CurrentWare

Price and after testing the product itself.

Review Source

Response from CurrentWare

August 28, 2019

Hey Ken, Thanks for the great review! Regards, The CurrentWare Team

PS

Philip S.  
CEO  
Airlines/Aviation  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "BrowseControl Review"

April 16, 2023

5.0

BrowseControl doesn’t grant access to websites that go against out computer policies.

Pros

I like how BrowseControl filter website contents to ensure they are compliant with our policies.

Cons

Thanks to Currentware, I seldom encounter issues when using BrowseControl.

Review Source

Response from CurrentWare

April 20, 2023

Thank you for your review, Philip!

Valarie V.  
Project Manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "BrowseControl and a very Secure Data Management Package."

June 9, 2022

5.0

BrowseControl is the effective Cloud system to migrate data and other information management and easy on data analytics creation.

Pros

BrowseControl is a professional data flow management platform with secure environment for easy project data management. The simplicity is effective and the easy to manage big data across Cloud services is excellent and the reports are very accurate.

Cons

No issues on BrowseControl and the features configuration and the training on its basic usability is excellent.

Review Source

Emma M.  
Business Development Specialist  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "An effective web filtering solution!"

June 21, 2023

4.0

Pros

I recently started using BrowseControl to better manage my team's web browsing and it has been a godsend. The software is very user friendly, allowing me to easily customize internet restriction policies for each user or department with granular control. It also allows me to block websites based on URLs and categories which is great for controlling the content my team can access.

Cons

For someone who is not tech-savvy and not properly trained to use this, it can be challenging to navigate through the platform.

Review Source

Response from CurrentWare

October 6, 2023

Thank you for your review, Emma! We'd love to hear more about what part of the use/deployment process could use some adjustment to make BrowseControl easier to use. We pride ourselves on our expert support time and ease of setup, though there's always room to improve!

AL

Al L.  
Head of IT Business Applications  
Computer & Network Security  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "High security network monitoring"

May 23, 2022

5.0

Pros

BrowseControl ensures that our internal network is secure with its high-end network monitoring infrastructure.

Cons

BrowseControl should have a native MAC version which would be definitely useful for us.

Review Source

Response from CurrentWare

June 6, 2022

Thank you for your review, Al! Happy to hear that you've benefited from combining BrowseControl's web filtering with BrowseReporter's user activity monitoring features. I agree that cross-platform support is a great growth opportunity, I'll pass your comments on to the rest of the team.

jB

james B.  
IT Manager  
Utilities  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Browse control"

July 29, 2021

5.0

Very good experience and the support is very quick.

Pros

I love that there is always new features that get added, The product has improved so much over the last 12 months with these features. Easy to use once you know way around it. Quick to block websites. Cost

Cons

Would love to see a username option added as when trying to unblock a website for user i have to go by computername, which i have to find out.

Review Source

Response from CurrentWare

July 30, 2021

Hi James, We're glad BrowseControl is meeting your needs & we will bring up your feature request with our product team. Regards, The CurrentWare Team

SS

Scott S.  
Sr Systems Engineer  
Maritime  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Browse Control is a time saver!"

September 4, 2019

4.0

Pros

This software was easy to install and customize to our needs. Within minutes we had it up and running with a clear understanding of all the basic tools. Category Filtering is such a time saver and of course saving time is saving money!

Cons

The only con I have is not finding it sooner!

Review Source

Response from CurrentWare

September 10, 2019

Hey Scott, Thanks for the great feedback, our team appreciates it! Regards, The CurrentWare Team

ES

Evan S.  
Vessel IT Team Lead  
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Great Software for Whitelist only web filtering"

August 26, 2019

5.0

Pros

The console we host here will instantly update all agents on over 100 remote machines in seconds

Cons

Client side to disable filtering can be a bit clunky, if you stop the currentware service, it will disable. Rebooting brings everything back up.

Review Source

Response from CurrentWare

August 28, 2019

Hi Evan, We appreciate your positive feedback about BrowseControl! Regards, The CurrentWare Team

EE

Eromonsele E.  
Security Engineer  
Farming  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "The best Browser control tool out there "

March 21, 2022

4.0

Pros

This really helped manage network bandwidth in our head office by controlling and providing visibility into how the bandwidth was consumed. We were able to implement controls that optimized business productivity and from our results it was evident.

Cons

Well, I feel reporting can be a more optimized

Alternatives considered

[ActivTrak](https://www.capterra.com/p/135366/ActivTrak/)

Reason for choosing BrowseControl by CurrentWare

The ease of implementation

Review Source

Response from CurrentWare

March 28, 2022

Thank you for your review, Eromonsele! Happy to hear that using BrowseControl and BrowseReporter together has provided what you need to enforce your internet use policies.

KF

Kai F.  
Administrator  
Capital Markets  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Good Application "

August 20, 2019

5.0

Pros

It’s easy to use. It does the job. I makes my job easier.

Cons

Not too much that I would say I like the least about it

Review Source

Response from CurrentWare

August 21, 2019

Hi Kai, Thanks for the great feedback, we appreciate it! Regards, The CurrentWare Team

RG

Roger G.  
Selectman  
Government Administration  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "BrowseControl"

July 20, 2021

4.0

Pros

Management interface is intuitive and flexible

Cons

No cons have been discovered so far, as the implementation was 2 months ago

Review Source

Response from CurrentWare

July 23, 2021

Hi Roger, Thanks for the great feedback! We're glad BrowseControl is meeting your needs. Regards, The CurrentWare Team

DS

Diksha S.  
Business Development Manager  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### " Controlled Internet Access And Help To Focus on What Matters"

May 17, 2023

5.0

Limiting access to particular websites or material, helps organizations comply with legal requirements and industry standards. It aids businesses in reducing the danger of malware infections, data breaches, and unauthorized access to private data. Limiting excessive online browsing makes sure that vital apps have access to enough network resources.

Pros

It enables businesses to impose time limits on web browsing, avoiding excessive use of the internet for personal use. Businesses can optimize bandwidth usage and guarantee that key apps have enough resources by regulating web browsing. It gives businesses information about how their workers use the internet, enabling them to see and resolve any issues with abuse or compliance. Businesses might design specialized online usage guidelines based on their own requirements and demands.

Cons

To ensure efficient filtering as web content changes, policies need to be periodically evaluated and modified. Regular updates and assistance from the software supplier are necessary for it to function effectively.

Review Source

Response from CurrentWare

October 6, 2023

Thank you for your review, Diksha! Great to hear that BrowseControl is providing you the capabilities you need to enforce your internet use policies. While periodically reviewing web filtering policies internally can certainly be helpful, if you are using the Web Content Category Filtering feature it will automatically update in the background as new websites emerge! No action is required on your part.

SC

Sakshi C.  
Software Developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Effective Web Access Management Solutions To Ensure Productive Internet Usage"

July 21, 2023

5.0

It is an important tool for guaranteeing efficient and secure internet access due to its strong web filtering, user controls, and time-based limits. It is especially helpful for companies, educational institutions, and government agencies trying to ensure efficient internet usage and safeguard users from hazardous or disruptive information. Because of how simple it is to operate, IT staff members spend less time learning it.

Pros

By limiting access to potentially risky or malicious websites, it can help improve network security and lower the risk of cyberattacks. Even during times of high usage, it guarantees a seamless browsing experience for all users. We can achieve a balance between online activities and other significant factors by imposing time limits on internet use.

Cons

It would be more user-friendly if remote management choices were made simpler. Some complex customization choices can need technical know-how, which could be difficult for administrators without that knowledge.

Review Source

Response from CurrentWare

October 6, 2023

Thank you for your review, Sakshi! We'd love to hear more about what changes would help improve the ease of use of our platform. We regularly incorporate feedback from our users—please reach out to us if you can!

RK

Rahul K.  
Full Stack Developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "All-Inclusive Platform To Limit Access To Dangerous Websites"

May 24, 2023

5.0

It enhances ongoing web content categorization and separation to prevent high-risk and diverting networks. It screens website content to make sure it adheres to our policies. The in-depth reports are quite helpful. The purchasing and onboarding processes were both very seamless, and customer support is superb.

Pros

It is an all-inclusive platform for managing the organization's devices, security, and network. It can be set up to permit or prohibit Internet access at different times and devices. The detailed reports are incredibly helpful, and the setup is fairly simple. Both updating client settings and importing settings from an older client into a new client are simple processes.

Cons

It could be advantageous to have a professional IT team to manage the system because some of the functions are a little difficult to configure. I don't have anything else to complain about, though.

Review Source

Response from CurrentWare

October 6, 2023

Thank you for your review, Rahul! Wonderful to hear that you found our platform simple to use and valuable to your company. Great to see you're using BrowseControl in conjunction with BrowseReporter's user activity monitoring features. The two modules complement one another perfectly! If you ever need help we also offer ongoing high-quality support and product training. Don't hesitate to reach out!

VR

Verified Reviewer  
CIO  
Insurance  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Browse control as part of our security solution"

March 23, 2022

5.0

We use Browse control and other CurrentWare products as an essential part of our security practices. I like the product, and it works great. We have utilized CurrentWare for the last eight years, and I've no complaints. Responsive support and willing to take feedback and suggestions. Highly recommended

Pros

Browsing control settings per user with URL white and black lists. File download control

Cons

File download control wouldn't work with HTTPS. Doesn't have the ability to request to open a site on the block page, like an unblock button which will trigger an email to the admin, it does include an email link on pages that are within the blocked URL list but not for those in blocked categories

Review Source

Response from CurrentWare

March 25, 2022

Thank you for your 5-star review! I appreciate your honest feedback. I'm happy to report that we'll be introducing HTTPS download control in a future version. Thank you for bringing the category filter's need to have a "request URL unblock" feature that matches the URL filter, I have reported this to our development team and they will add it to our product roadmap. If you get in touch with our support team we will notify you personally when this feature becomes available!

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