Disambiguation
Guardino vs Guardio.
Different companies. Different goals.
Guardino (Wyoming, USA) builds DNS-layer protection against attention manipulation. Guardio (Tel Aviv, Israel) builds a browser cybersecurity extension. We respect their work — we just solve a different problem.
| Feature | Guardino DNS Shield | Guardio Browser extension |
|---|---|---|
Company entity | Guardino Technologies LLC (Wyoming, USA) | Guardio Ltd. (Tel Aviv, Israel) |
Product category | DNS-layer network shield | Browser extension (Chrome/Edge/Safari) |
Where it runs | Your home network — covers every device | Only the browser it's installed in |
Attention manipulation blocking Dopamine loops, infinite scroll, autoplay engines | ||
Family / per-child profiles | ||
Phone protection (iOS/Android apps) DNS profile follows the device, no extension needed | ||
Malware/phishing site blocking | ||
Pop-up & alert removal | ||
Identity theft monitoring | ||
Privacy you control (domains, not URLs) | ||
Starting price | $0 (free tier) | $9.99/mo (no free tier) |
Setup time | 60 seconds | 2 minutes per browser per device |
Guardio is a trademark of Guardio Ltd. (Tel Aviv, Israel). We are not affiliated. Comparison reflects publicly documented features at the time of writing.
Pick the right one
Different problems, different tools.
Pick Guardino if…
- You want to protect every device on your network — phones, TVs, guests included
- You're worried about attention manipulation in your family, not just malware
- You want privacy you control and a free starting tier
- You don't want to install extensions on every browser
Pick Guardio if…
- You only use one or two browsers, on a laptop you control
- You want identity theft / data breach monitoring built in
- You're comfortable installing a browser extension per device
Visit guardio.com to learn more about their product.
Common questions
Guardino vs Guardio, answered.
Are Guardino and Guardio the same company?+
No. Guardino is built by Guardino Technologies LLC (Wyoming, USA); Guardio is a separate product from Guardio Ltd. (Tel Aviv, Israel). The similar names are a coincidence — the two companies are unaffiliated.
What is the core difference between Guardino and Guardio?+
Guardino filters at the DNS layer, so one setup protects every device on a network — phones, TVs, and guests included. Guardio is a browser extension that protects the specific browser it is installed in. They are built for different problems.
Can I use Guardino and Guardio together?+
Yes. They operate at different layers — network DNS versus a single browser — so they do not conflict. You can run DNS-level filtering for whole-network coverage alongside a browser tool for in-browser features.
Does Guardino block attention-manipulation and dopamine-loop apps?+
Yes. Blocking attention-manipulation, dopamine-loop, and dark-pattern domains is Guardino's core focus, enforced at the resolver across the whole network. A browser extension cannot filter traffic from phone apps or other devices on the network.
Is Guardino free?+
Guardino has a free tier — 300,000 queries, 1 profile, and 3 devices. Paid plans start at $4.99/mo for unlimited queries, more profiles, Focus mode, and Family Shield.