BrowseControl vs. Palo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
BrowseControl
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
BrowseControl is a content filtering software for configuring content access to websites and Windows applications based on user, device, department, or other Organizational Unit (OU). BrowseControl's content filtering features allow administrators to configure the internet and application usage permissions of the students, employees, and patrons that use computers within their network. Content filtering policies for websites, applications, and files can be…
$3.99
per month per user
Palo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
The majority of attacks and exposure to malicious content occurs during the normal course of web browsing activities, which requires the ability to allow safe, secure web access for all users. URL Filtering with PAN-DB automatically prevents attacks that leverage the web as an attack vector, including phishing links in emails, phishing sites, HTTP-based command and control, malicious sites and pages that carry exploit kits.N/A
Pricing
BrowseControlPalo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering
Editions & Modules
10-99 Users
$3.99
per month per user
100+ Users
Volume & prepurchase discounts available. Please contact sales for info.
Per User Per Month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BrowseControlPalo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPrice per license is based on purchase volume. There are additional discounts available for educational organizations, non-profits, managed services providers, and for businesses that pre-purchase multiple year plans.
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User Ratings
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Likelihood to Recommend
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9.6
(7 ratings)
Support Rating
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10.0
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
CurrentWare Inc.
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Palo Alto Networks
Because of it's complexity, Palo may not be well suited for a small organization that may not have dedicated networking staff. But for a mid to large-sized enterprise, Palo shines.
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Pros
CurrentWare Inc.
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Palo Alto Networks
  • Threat Detection and Prevention (Malwares, Un-Authorized Access)
  • Out of the box patterns for threat detection
  • Built in and Updated identification patterns
  • Unified Dashboard/Alerting on anomaly
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Cons
CurrentWare Inc.
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Palo Alto Networks
  • Steep learning curve
  • The top-down URL filtering match can sometimes be tricky and requires some expertise in setting up the desired policy
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Support Rating
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Palo Alto Networks
Palo support is excellent, and I have never had to wait when contacting them for support. One of the best support teams in the business, in my opinion.
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Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto is a much much better product. detailed options and controls, more visibility, and usability. Better performance and durability.
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Return on Investment
CurrentWare Inc.
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Palo Alto Networks
  • We stopped to looking for external content filtering after acquiring PA URL Filtering
  • The dynamic updates help us to mitigate security issues caused by BAD URLs
  • Palo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering is helping us to achieve the high reliability of the Network
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ScreenShots

BrowseControl Screenshots

Screenshot of BrowseControl's web console. Designated operators can access this password-protected web console from any computer on the LAN.Screenshot of BrowseControl's category filtering feature window. The URL category database is constantly updated with new URLs, making the blocking of porn, malware-infected sites, social media, and other undesirable websites as easy as a few clicks.Screenshot of BrowseControl's internet scheduler feature window. Allowed and block lists can be scheduled to provide unique internet restriction policies for special occasions and breaks.Screenshot of BrowseControl's URL filter. Specific URLs/Domains can be added to the allowed or blocked list for granular control over employee internet use.Screenshot of BrowseControl's port filter. The port filter blocks egress and ingress network traffic based on network port numbers and port ranges. This allows network administrators to block unused ports and reduce the attack surface of their network.Screenshot of BrowseControl's warning message. When a user attempts to access a blocked website they will be presented a warning message. The message can be customized to include links to a company's acceptable use policy, or any other messaging.