The Key Difference
GoGuardian is built for Chromebooks. It's a Chrome extension that filters browsing within the Chrome browser. This works great for Chromebook-only schools, but it means:
GoGuardian does not support iPads.
If your school has iPads — even a mixed fleet — GoGuardian leaves them completely unfiltered.
KyberGate uses a proxy-based architecture that works across iPads, Chromebooks, MacBooks, and Windows devices. One solution for your entire fleet.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | KyberGate | GoGuardian |
|---|---|---|
| iPad FilteringGoGuardian does NOT support iPads | ||
| Chromebook FilteringGoGuardian's strength — Chrome extension based | ||
| macOS Filtering | ||
| Windows Filtering | ||
| HTTPS InspectionGoGuardian relies on Chrome extension, not full proxy | ||
| Game Detection (8-layer)GoGuardian has basic domain blocking only | ||
| Classroom ManagementGoGuardian Teacher is a separate paid product | ||
| Live Screen MonitoringBoth offer live thumbnails | ||
| Student Safety (Beacon)GoGuardian Beacon is a separate paid add-on ($2+/student) | ||
| Policy Templates | ||
| Google Workspace Sync | ||
| Parent PortalGoGuardian Parent is separate | ||
| Webhook Integrations | ||
| PDF Reports | ||
| Block Page Customization | ||
| All-in-one pricingGoGuardian charges separately for Admin, Teacher, Beacon, Parent |
Pricing: Bundled vs. À La Carte
GoGuardian charges separately for each product. The total adds up fast:
KyberGate (All-in-One)
$5 - $9 /device/yr
Everything included: filtering, classroom, safety monitoring, parent portal, analytics, webhooks
GoGuardian (Stacked)
Admin (filtering): ~$5/device/yr
Teacher (classroom): ~$2/device/yr
Beacon (safety): ~$2/student/yr
Parent: ~$1/student/yr
Total: ~$8-10/device/yr ($0.67-0.83/mo)
⚠️ Still no iPad support at any price