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