Computer Monitoring Software

Our #1 recommended pick for 2013 is WebWatcher. The computer monitoring software is easy to use and extremely effective in controlling the web content that children are able to access.

• Free Trial
• Cost: $97 for Basic License
• Records All Computer Activity
• Access Software Over Any Internet Connection
• Easy to Configure and Use
• Records All Keystrokes, Even Passwords and Searches
• Provides Screenshots

What Separates WebWatcher?

This parental control application provides the most comprehensive content monitoring solution of all the parental control applications we researched. It not only performs all of the functions that other parental control tools perform, WebWatcher records all computer activity on the monitored computer, which can then be accessed remotely.

• Cost: $79.97
• Records Visited Websites
• Compatible with All Popular Browsers
• Real Time Screen Viewer
• May be Configured as Key Logger
• Bypasses Firewalls to Send Monitoring Data
• Operates in Stealth Mode
• Remains Undetected by Anti-Spyware and Anti-Virus Programs
• Remote Surveillance of Monitored PCs

What’s So Good About it?

SniperSpy is an innovative parental control content monitoring system that enables monitoring from remote locations. To install the SniperSpy application on a computer to be monitored, generate the executable module from the administrative interface. The executable may then be attached to another program, a Microsoft Word document, email attachment or any other application that is opened with a click of the mouse. SniperSpy installs to the monitored computer completely undetected.

• Cost: $69.95
• Runs in Stealth Mode by Default With Stealth Installation
• Monitors All Major Internet Messaging Chat Clients
• Keyword Filtering and Blocking

Dual Mode

Spytech SpyAgent may be installed via two modes. The first mode is Administrator/Tester mode. When the software is installed via this method, the SpyAgent icon is viewable by all users in the system tray. The program is accessible through the Windows Start menu, and all Help files are visible. The second mode of installation is Stealth mode. When the program is installed via the Stealth method, the software runs on the monitored computer undetectable by anti-spyware and anti-virus programs. In addition, the program is not found with the Windows Task Manager.

• Cost: $99.95 for one computer
• Leading and Established Computer Monitoring Software
• Monitors All Computer Use
• Ability to Restrict Internet Usage
• Choose Between Visible and Stealth Mode
• Works on Mac OS X

Key Features

Spector Pro monitors and records all computer activity on the computer where the software is installed. In fact, Spector Pro records every keystroke that is typed on the computer. Spector Pro includes a screen snapshot feature that allows parents to view not only what their children do while on the computer, but how they go about doing it. The administration features of Spector Pro include the ability to view your child’s actions on the computer as if you were watching a movie on a TV. Other features allow parents to view programs accessed on the computer at a glance.

• Free Trial
• Cost: $69.95 for two computer license ($59.95 with PCMSnet Promo Code)
• Allows for real-time content analysis after subscription
• Blocks any unwanted sites
• Highly resistant to hacking/tampering
• Reveals all actions of the computer via screen-shots
• One of the best User Interfaces on the market

What is PC Pandora?

PC Pandora is one of the most comprehensive computer monitoring software titles on the market today. PC Pandora records ALL activity on a computer and gives parents the ability to activate additional parental controls. With the LIVE! monthly service, you can even retrieve the data remotely.