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CIRA Canadian Shield vs Safe Surfer: catalog facts
CIRA Canadian Shield	Safe Surfer
Free Free, provided by a national not-for-profit.	Paid Paid service with a free trial.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Browser extension	Android, iOS, Web
Blocks phishing, malware, botnets and scam sites Optional adult content filtering for families	Router setup covers the whole home network Mobile apps protect devices away from home
Built primarily for Canadian users No custom blocklists or per-domain control described	Paid subscription after the trial Browsing history is visible to the service
Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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