# Page 2 | BrowseControl by CurrentWare Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 2 - 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. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/218437/BrowseControl/reviews --- BrowseControl by CurrentWare 4.7 (63) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated January 14th, 2026 # Page 2 - Reviews of BrowseControl by CurrentWare ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 26-50 of 63 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use AB Aditya B. Python Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Encourages Productivity By Preventing Access To Risky Webpages" April 5, 2023 4.0 The detailed reports are really helpful for tracking which websites are being viewed, and it's simple to set up and use. We have been able to identify numerous odd behaviors in the computers and stop potentially harmful file downloads as well as malicious websites. Pros Updating and importing preferences from one user to another is simple. It is simple to set the system to meet the unique requirements of the organization thanks to the filtering rules' high degree of customization and intuitiveness. It is a web-based application with many features, including the ability to enable or deny internet access at predetermined times. Cons The management tools can occasionally be a little slow. On the computers belonging to our clients, the password continues to be reset to the default setting. Review Source Response from CurrentWare May 11, 2023 Thank you for your review, Aditya! Wonderful to hear you're using BrowseReporter and BrowseControl together for full visibility and control of employee internet use. The password resetting is certainly unexpected; I'll let our tech team know. Can you please reach out to us at https://www.currentware.com/contact/ so they can investigate this further and keep in contact with you? AS Akash S. Senior Business Development Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Prevent From Accessing Non-Work-Related Websites And Enhance Productivity" July 10, 2023 5.0 Administrators can customize internet access based on particular needs by establishing flexible web surfing regulations and timetables. Restricting access to specific websites assures adherence to privacy and security standards while assisting in the prevention of data breaches. It encourages focus and assists employees in staying on target. Pros It includes thorough web filtering capabilities that let administrators limit and control who can access which websites based on categories, URLs, keywords, or time constraints. Administrators can use the tool to set up unique browsing guidelines for various user groups or organizational departments. It offers in-depth reports and real-time tracking of web browsing behavior. Cons Initial setup may be difficult for administrators without knowledge of network management or web filtering software. Review Source Response from CurrentWare October 6, 2023 Thank you for your review, Akash! If you have more feedback about how we can simplify the deployment process we'd love to hear it. In addition, if you ever need help our expert support team is here to help you every step of the way! VR Verified Reviewer Security Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Secure and Efficient Web Filtering" August 27, 2022 4.0 BrowseControl has helped us in managing internet use at work for security and productivity reasons. I would recommend acquiring long term plans not only for great discounts but because the company is trustworthy too. Pros The software blocks all high-risk websites that pose risks of viruses and hacking gateways. BrowseContol sends instant alerts to the admin when policies are violated. When users attempt to access blocked websites, they are instead redirected to your policies page. They gave us huge discounts for multi-year plans. Cons It was quite a task getting the policies to sync fully to our entire private cloud and remote devices. Review Source Response from CurrentWare September 6, 2022 Thank you for your review! I appreciate you recommending the multi-year plan in your review, we're happy we could provide you with advantageous pricing. I'm glad our support team was able to assist you with the self-managed cloud deployment. PK Pauline K. Human Resources Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "BC is terrific." November 30, 2023 5.0 BC has been reliable and efficient on all web security services. Pros BC is fast and easy to deploy on different platforms. I also love the fact that it is open source and compatible with devices. The support team is incredible and responsive. The hardware is fast with up to date robust features. Cons I have no dislikes but I think there is room for improvement. Review Source Response from CurrentWare December 4, 2023 Thank you for your review, Pauline! Our customer success and product teams would love to hear more about what areas we can improve on; could you please provide more details? I'd also like to clarify that while BrowseControl can be deployed on-premises, it is not open source. Billy A. Executive Producer Broadcast Media Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Endpoints Security at Breeze with BrowseControl" July 21, 2022 4.0 Block distracting app to ensure they will never launch on company endpoints. Pros BrowseControl constantly monitor endpoints on our corporate network to ensure they always access safe websites by blocking distracting and high-risk sites. Cons BrowseControl had a short learning curve although it was challenging to customize and integrate it to our endpoints. Review Source Response from CurrentWare July 25, 2022 Thank you for your review, Billy! Great to hear you've combined BrowseControl's app and website blocking with BrowseReporter's computer activity monitoring features. María G. Financial Account Manager Banking Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Exceptional,perfect,brilliant and secure web filtering software." June 29, 2022 5.0 BrowseControl plays a pivotal role in ensuring that we can manage our institution internet access effectively. Pros I'm delighted to use this software because it helps me to block websites,applications and contents that goes against our institution policies.I like how this tool improves our institution security and productivity. Cons Brilliant performance of BrowseControl leaves me with absolutely nothing to complain. Review Source Response from CurrentWare June 30, 2022 Thank you for your review, Maria! I'm delighted to hear that BrowseControl's web filtering and app blocking features have given you the tools you need to enforce your internet use policies. VR Verified Reviewer Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Fosters Productivity by Blocking high-risk websites" September 10, 2022 5.0 Browse control besides improving our web security helps employees focus by eliminating the distractive websites factor. The advanced features like port blocking secures data as it prevents data leaks from such channels. Overall, Browsecontrol has been great. Pros It's easy to block risky websites and porn sites being accessed through the company's devices. The software can block dangerous downloads from unsecured websites - this has gone a long way in keeping our computers safe from attacks by web viruses. Efficiently blocks torrent sites. Cons Some employees aren't pleased with the strict restrictions and we are often in loggerheads. Review Source Response from CurrentWare September 13, 2022 Thank you for your review! I notice you rated BrowseControl's ease of use as a 3/5; is there anything specific that you found difficult to use? RN Rick N. Area President Food & Beverages Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Total control access" July 19, 2023 5.0 Very much recommended from my side for controlled browsing. Pros I really admire that BrowseControl limits the access of unwanted websites and apps which protects our systems from unwarranted cyber attacks. Cons It has not failed even once, all the sites remain blocked as requested by us. Review Source Response from CurrentWare October 6, 2023 Thank you for your review, Rick! Katie R. IT Service Manager/ Continual Service Improvement Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Blocking of inappropriate sites." July 7, 2022 5.0 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. Pros I like it because it has allowed us to block sites not allowed by our company (social networks, video streaming sites, etc.), thus increasing productivity and preventing employees from distracting their attention from work. Cons There is nothing I dislike about this software. Review Source Response from CurrentWare July 20, 2022 Thank you for your review, Katie! Pedro G. Project Manager Civil Engineering Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Best Of All Time Web Filtering solution." July 2, 2022 5.0 Block and filters URLs. Blocks applications from launching. Pros I like how I use BrowseControl to prevent access to unsafe websites on any internet browser.This tool also enforce internet restrictions policies by controlling network internet accessibility. Cons I haven't encountered any negative issue with BrowseControl that I can highlight as it meets all my objectives. Review Source Response from CurrentWare July 5, 2022 Thank you for your review, Pedro! Great to hear that you're making great use of BrowseControl's app blocker and web filter. VR Verified Reviewer Branch Manager Insurance Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Enhancing Security and Productivity with BrowseControl" November 2, 2023 5.0 Pros 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. We can prioritise business-critical applications and control the bandwidth usage, which ensures that essential tasks are not affected by excessive non-work-related web traffic. The tool is very user-friendly and the filtering rules are highly customisable which is something that I really like. Cons Initial setup can be made easier. Apart from that, I did not encounter any downsides and really liked the platform. Review Source Response from CurrentWare November 27, 2023 Thank you for your review! I appreciate your feedback about the initial setup process. Alongside our self-service onboarding guide, knowledge base, and instructional videos our support team is available to assist you with anything you need during your time as a CurrentWare customer. TL Thelma L. Head of Marketing Financial Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The Best Solution For observing professionalism at work" November 20, 2022 5.0 Browsecontrol has been a superb software to prevent unprofessional conduct while at work while improving productivity. the experience was great, I highly recommend browsecontrol. Pros Its ability to block access to porn sites and other high risk websites like tor while you are on the company's network. This goes a long way in improving productivity and concentration of staff. We also maintaining professionalism at work, the way it was meant to be.If users try to access the high risk websites they are redirected to the policy page explaining why the activity was blocked. Cons I think Browsecontrol is essential to our organization despite the strict policies. Review Source Response from CurrentWare December 6, 2022 Thank you for your review, Thelma! Maria D. Data Analyst Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "BrowseControl for secure browsing" February 15, 2023 4.0 I have been browsing without fear since I started using this product. It shields members from distracting and high-risk website that can spread viruses. Each employee can easily operate under well safeguarded environment. Pros It blocks insecure URLs that can affect secure browsing from the internet. It has improved internet engagement security by preventing all our members from visiting unsecure platforms. BrowseControl stops online threats when they are indicated. Cons I have no problem with the overall performance. Everything has been running effectively according to our enquiries. Review Source Response from CurrentWare May 11, 2023 Thank you for your review, Maria! Karen M. Senior Director of Marketing Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Network control and security." June 14, 2022 5.0 We can prevent access to various software and web pages from the office Internet by using browsing control. It enables you to block specific URLs for security reasons. Pros It is a complete tool for all network control tasks, security and device usage in the organization. It is easy to update and import settings from one user to a new user. It can be programmed to allow or deny Internet access at various times and devices. Cons The management software is a bit slow at times. Review Source Response from CurrentWare June 15, 2022 Thank you for your review, Karen! Great to hear that proliferating security policies between user groups has been easy. We're always looking for ways to improve our products; keep an eye out for client connectivity enhancements in future releases! Leah W. Design Engineer Building Materials Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Iconic Website Blocker of 2022" July 21, 2022 5.0 Impose policies to prevent access to websites that go against them. Pros BrowseControl protect our company against cyber threats by blocking websites and domains with high-risk to access. Cons Ever since I implemented BrowseControl, I have never had any daunting aspect. Review Source Response from CurrentWare July 27, 2022 Thank you for your review, Leah! Ajoob S. Engineer Trainee Chemicals Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Best for internet filtering and blocking." March 28, 2022 4.0 The browsecontrol helps us in restricting unsafe software accessing from the office internet. We can block the unwanted URL's using the software. Pros Browsecontrol is a best software for internet filtering. We can block specific websites and applications using from the organization's computer and internet. We can add and remove the restrictions instantly is a great feature. They have a great customer support to solve our queries. Cons No issues are faced. The software is easy to use. Review Source Response from CurrentWare March 29, 2022 Thank you for your review, Ajoob. I notice you provided a 3\* score for features and function, is there a new feature you'd like to see offered in BrowseControl? VR Verified Reviewer Senior Content Writer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Best Security Enhancer Software!!!" March 13, 2022 5.0 Monitoring and tracking sites were challenging for our organization. but, with BrowseControl it becomes really easy. Filtering advertising and CDNs was easy with this software and we could actually see the productivity status of all of our staff. Pros I like the overall suite features of BrowseControl. Enforcing policies and monitoring websites was really easy with BrowseControl. Blocking apps and websites was a quick thing. Moreover, it has an amazing feature called a productivity tracker which helped track your productivity level and you can see how much time you are wasting on unproductive sites. Amazing, one-stop solution for all security and network monitoring task. Cons Overall, BrowseControl has amazing features. Couldn't find any issues yet. Review Source Response from CurrentWare March 15, 2022 Thank you for your review! Happy to hear that you've found value in combining BrowseReporter's computer activity monitoring with BrowseControl's app & site blocker. EP Emmylou P. IT Manaer Telecommunications Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Manage Network security and internet usage with BrowseControl!" May 4, 2023 5.0 Pros We're using BrowseControl to monitor and control internet usage of all employees real-time allowing my team to keep track of their activities, monitor bandwidth usage and alerts for any suspicious activities that happens internally. Cons No downsides on this honestly, it was great and with a few upgrades it would be even better. Review Source Response from CurrentWare May 11, 2023 Thank you for your review, Emmylou! Great to hear you're restricting access to objectionable with BrowseControl while monitoring how the rest of the internet is used using BrowseReporter. Amanda D. Key Account Manager Hospitality Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Url and Content Blocker: BrowseControl" August 20, 2022 5.0 Website content category filtering. Prevent access to contents that are against our policies. Pros How it rapidly identify and block distracting websites is my best aspect ever. Cons Nothing is hectic on this tool nor any missing capability. Review Source Response from CurrentWare August 25, 2022 Thank you for your review, Amanda! NS Nicholas S. IT Service Desk Supervisor Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy to Setup and Administer" August 20, 2019 5.0 I've been very happy with the product. We bought it and deployed it and it worked as described from day one. We've had no issues. Pros I like that once the software is setup and deployed, the mainlining and updating of the product is self contained. I don't have to worry about creating new update packages or configurations. The product works like its supposed to. Cons There can be slowness in the product when running the management console on a client machine, but thats not a unique problem to this product either. Reason for choosing BrowseControl by CurrentWare Yes, because other products gave me what I needed, but I would of had to purchase a whole suite of products. They allowed me to purchase exactly what I needed, so that is great from a cost perspective. Review Source Response from CurrentWare August 21, 2019 Hey Nicholas, Thanks for the great 5 star review, our team really appreciates it. Regards, The CurrentWare Team JH Jared H. IT Assistant Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent Product" March 17, 2022 5.0 Very satisfied and I would highly recommend this product to other IT professionals in the field looking for a monitoring solution. Pros Very easy to setup on a server and monitor. Reporting function is very nice as well. Cons Brief interruptions sometimes when updating clients. You can choose a auto update feature that will reach out to the clients and upgrade them while in use. We have run into some issues at times with this feature. Reason for choosing BrowseControl by CurrentWare N/a Review Source Response from CurrentWare March 21, 2022 Thanks for your 5 star review of BrowseReporter, Jared! Happy to hear that the reports and user activity dashboards have served you well. AT Andrea T. Office Manager Mental Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Love it!" March 21, 2022 5.0 Pros Once the software is implemented, its easy to manage. Never encountered "glitches" or interruptions with it. Cons When new versions come out, it can sometimes be tricky to upgrade if you're not experienced in the tech area, however we usually contact their customer service for assistance. Review Source Response from CurrentWare March 22, 2022 Thank you kindly for your review, Andrea! I appreciate your honest feedback about the upgrade process. I'm glad our support team has been able to provide the support you need! LU Luis U. IT Manager Luxury Goods & Jewelry Used the software for: 2+ years ### "BrowseControl" July 30, 2019 5.0 That's the one the company owns. We use to used a GFI blocker app which never worked properly. The policies were terrible to set at that moment. Furthermore, the annual fee was increased dramatically. Pros After a trial and some Help desk support calls, I learned how to use it. What I like most is the simplicity of its configuration. Cons When an update comes or is installed, some times is a bit messy the way to recover the new license and those stuff, in terms of time I'm speaking. Also, the Remote Client Install has never work in my case. Alternatives considered [Barracuda Web Application Firewall](https://www.capterra.com/p/178586/Barracuda-Web-Application-Firewall/) Review Source Response from CurrentWare July 31, 2019 Hi Luis, Thanks very much for the positive note about BrowseControl. Our team is always working on trying to improve the upgrade process so we appreciate the feedback! Regards, The Currentware Team DA Dan A. IT Technician Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great software to lock down users access." July 31, 2019 4.0 Pros Easy to use and deploy, intuitive interface. Cons I wish there was a way to have users request sites to be unlocked. Review Source Response from CurrentWare March 14, 2022 Update 2022: Great news! BrowseControl now allows users to request that a blocked website become unblocked. Thank you for suggesting this feature! Learn More: https://www.currentware.com/products/browsecontrol/customized-message/ Original Message: Hi Dan, Thanks very much for the positive feedback! We appreciate the feedback on allowing users to request sites to be unblocked and will raise this with our product team. Regards, Neel KN Khiem N. Director, IT Real Estate Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Effective with easy customization and implementation" March 30, 2020 5.0 The product did the job effectively for it's intended purpose. Pros Very light footprint on all machines and easy to implement. Support is first class if assistance is ever needed. Cons Nothing. Did the job for the intended purpose of monitoring and blocking website traffic. Reason for choosing BrowseControl by CurrentWare Cost and ease of implementation Review Source Response from CurrentWare March 31, 2020 Thanks for the great feedback Khiem, glad to hear CurrentWare meets your needs. Regards, The CurrentWare Team Similar Products Featured