Securly Filter review
Flexible school filtering with strong AI, BYOD, and reporting controls.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Securly Filter is a cloud-based internet filtering product for K–12 schools and districts. It supports web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Chrome extensions, ChromeOS, Edge browsers, and broader device coverage through SmartDNS and GuestDNS. Administrators can apply rules to websites, domains, keywords, YouTube content, and conversational AI services across managed, take-home, guest, off-campus, and BYOD environments. It is designed for schools that need policy control beyond standard website blocking, particularly where student-owned devices and AI-service access are part of the filtering challenge.
Its strongest area is policy breadth. Administrators can create custom groups and lists for URLs, search terms, YouTube videos, and channels, then apply time-based rules to different environments. The product also includes proxy and circumvention detection, safe-search controls, and filtering for third-party AI services and managed AI chat. Live activity shows visited sites, searches, and video activity, while scheduled PDF or CSV reports can be emailed to stakeholders. This combination suits districts that need both active supervision and recurring reporting rather than a narrow, one-device filtering tool.
Securly Filter uses a contact-sales pricing model, so schools must engage the vendor to discuss plans and purchasing. Coverage also depends on the filtering method: browser extensions, SmartPAC, SmartDNS, or GuestDNS may provide different capabilities, and safe-search availability can vary accordingly. Schools that want tailored policies across managed, guest, take-home, and BYOD settings should consider Securly Filter. It is less suitable for buyers who prioritize publicly posted pricing, a clearly defined device limit, or a simple deployment centered on one standard device environment.
Securly Filter pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Custom policies cover websites, search, YouTube, AI services, and time rules
- Live activity feeds and scheduled PDF or CSV reports support oversight
- BYOD, take-home, guest, and proxy-detection controls extend coverage
- Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Filtering capabilities vary by method and platform
- Integration details are not part of the product offering
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