If you are looking for a way to monitor and control the computer activities of your employees, students, or children, you may want to consider SentryPC, a cloud-based computer monitoring software that offers comprehensive features and functionality.
SentryPC is a product of Spytech Software, Inc., a company that specializes in computer monitoring software since 1998. SentryPC allows you to remotely access and manage multiple computers within your network, and view detailed logs and reports of their usage, behavior, and performance.
In this SentryPC review, we will give you an overview of the software, its features, pros and cons, pricing, and customer support. We will also share our verdict and recommendation at the end.
✅What is SentryPC?
SentryPC is a cloud-based computer monitoring software that lets you monitor and control the computer activities of your employees, students, or children. You can use SentryPC to:
• Track and record the websites visited, applications used, keystrokes typed, emails sent and received, chat conversations, social media posts, and file transfers of the monitored computers.
• Block or filter unwanted or inappropriate content, such as websites, applications, keywords, chat programs, etc., based on each user or computer.
• Set time limits and schedules for each user or computer, and restrict or allow access to certain features or functions, such as printing, USB devices, CD-ROM, etc.
• Receive real-time alerts and notifications via email or SMS when certain events or activities occur, such as unauthorized access, inactivity, data loss, etc.
• View and analyze detailed logs and reports of the monitored computers, and export or archive them for future reference or evidence.
SentryPC is compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems, and it can monitor both online and offline activities. You can access your SentryPC account from any web browser and view the logs and reports of the monitored computers, as well as change the settings and configurations.
✅What are the Features of SentryPC?
SentryPC offers a range of features and functionality that make it a powerful and versatile computer monitoring software. Some of the main features are:
🌟• Website Monitoring: SentryPC tracks and records the websites visited by the monitored computers, including the URL, title, date, time, and duration. You can also block or filter specific websites or categories, such as adult, gambling, violence, etc., based on each user or computer.
🌟• Application Monitoring: SentryPC tracks and records the applications used by the monitored computers, including the name, path, date, time, and duration. You can also block or filter specific applications or categories, such as games, chat, media, etc., based on each user or computer.
🌟• Keystroke Monitoring: SentryPC tracks and records the keystrokes typed by the monitored computers, including the application, date, time, and window title. You can also view the keystrokes in context, such as in emails, chats, documents, etc.
🌟• Email Monitoring: SentryPC tracks and records the emails sent and received by the monitored computers, including the sender, recipient, subject, date, time, and body. You can also view the attachments and filter the emails by keywords or phrases.
🌟• Chat Monitoring: SentryPC tracks and records the chat conversations of the monitored computers, including the service, username, date, time, and message. You can also view the chat logs in context, such as in Skype, Facebook, WhatsApp, etc.
🌟• Social Media Monitoring: SentryPC tracks and records the social media posts and activities of the monitored computers, including the service, username, date, time, and content. You can also view the social media logs in context, such as in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
🌟• File Transfer Monitoring: SentryPC tracks and records the file transfers of the monitored computers, including the source, destination, date, time, and size. You can also view the file names and types, and block or filter specific file transfers by keywords or extensions.
🌟• Time Management: SentryPC allows you to set time limits and schedules for each user or computer, and restrict or allow access to the monitored computers during certain hours or days. You can also view the total usage time and idle time of the monitored computers, and receive alerts when the time limits are reached or exceeded.
🌟• Content Filtering: SentryPC allows you to block or filter unwanted or inappropriate content, such as websites, applications, keywords, chat programs, etc., based on each user or computer. You can also create custom lists of allowed or blocked content, and use wildcard or phrase matching for more flexibility and accuracy.
🌟• Access Control: SentryPC allows you to restrict or allow access to certain features or functions of the monitored computers, such as printing, USB devices, CD-ROM, task manager, registry editor, etc. You can also lock or unlock the monitored computers remotely, and prevent unauthorized access or tampering.
🌟• Real-Time Alerts: SentryPC allows you to receive real-time alerts and notifications via email or SMS when certain events or activities occur on the monitored computers, such as unauthorized access, inactivity, data loss, keyword detection, etc. You can also customize the alert settings and frequency, and view the alert logs and history.
🌟• Detailed Reports: SentryPC allows you to view and analyze detailed logs and reports of the monitored computers, and export or archive them for future reference or evidence. You can also filter, sort, and search the logs and reports by various criteria, such as user, computer, date, time, activity, etc.
🌟• Cloud-Based: SentryPC is a cloud-based software that does not require any installation or maintenance on your end. You can access your SentryPC account from any web browser and view the logs and reports of the monitored computers, as well as change the settings and configurations.
🌟Two-factor authentication: For added security, you have the option to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for your account. When enabled this requires a second form of authentication, a time-based one-time password (TOTP), which you will obtain from another device (typically your mobile phone or tablet). When 2FA is enabled you will need to login with your username/password followed by your 2FA token — only when both are valid will you be logged in to your account.
🌟Idle timeout: As a security feature for your online cloud account there is a user-configurable idle timeout setting. When you are logged into your cloud account and have been inactive for the specified amount of minutes you will automatically be logged out of your account. This prevents unauthorized access and viewing should you happen to walk away from your device while logged in.
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✅System Requirements
SentryPC was created with ease of use in mind. Our simple layout and interface will make using the program a snap for even novice computer users. We include full support with the purchase of the software as well as resources here on this site as well as your online account. If for any reason you are having trouble installing or using SentryPC you can always contact our staff for assistance.
- Android 7+ supported
- Chromebook and any operating systems using Chromium browser (browser activity only) supported
- Mac OS X 10.6+ and all macOS supported
- Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7 (both 32-bit and 64-bit) supported
- 1MB hard disk space
- Email address (required for online account)
- Web browser and Internet connection (log transmission and online account access)
- SentryPC can only be installed on devices you own and have authorization to monitor and control
🔥What are the Pros and Cons of SentryPC? SentryPC has some pros and cons, such as:
Pros:
• SentryPC is a low-cost monitoring solution for small and large businesses, schools, and parents.
• SentryPC offers comprehensive features and functionality that cover various aspects of computer monitoring and control.
• SentryPC has a user-friendly and intuitive interface that is easy to navigate and use.
• SentryPC is compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems, and can monitor both online and offline activities.
Cons:
• SentryPC has some limitations and compatibility issues with Mac operating systems, such as some features working only on Windows, and some applications not supported on Mac.
• SentryPC has limited customer support options, such as no phone or live chat support, and no knowledge base or FAQ section on its website.
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✅How Much is SentryPC?
SentryPC charges according to the number of computers you want to monitor and the number of screenshots you want to store. It offers various plans and packages, such as:
• Basic Plan: $69.95 per year for 1 computer and 500 screenshots, plus $19.95 per year for each additional computer or 500 screenshots.
• Business 50 Plan: $995 per year for 50 computers and 2,000 screenshots, plus $19.95 per year for each additional computer or 500 screenshots.
• Business 100 Plan: $1,595 per year for 100 computers and 2,000 screenshots, plus $15.95 per year for each additional computer or 500 screenshots.
• Business 250 Plan: $2,995 per year for 250 computers and 2,000 screenshots, plus $11.98 per year for each additional computer or 500 screenshots.
• Business 500 Plan: $3,995 per year for 500 computers and 2,000 screenshots, plus $7.99 per year for each additional computer or 500 screenshots.
• Business 1000 Plan: $4,995 per year for 1,000 computers and 2,000 screenshots, plus $4.99 per year for each additional computer or 500 screenshots.
SentryPC also offers a free trial version that you can use to test the software before purchasing. The free trial version has limited features and functionality, such as:
• 3 days of monitoring
• 1 computer
• 100 screenshots
• No alerts or notifications
• No content filtering or access control
SentryPC does not offer any refunds or money-back guarantees after any purchase.
✅SentryPC FAQ:
👉How many licenses do I need?
You need one license per device you wish to monitor, filter, and control. SentryPC uses the user accounts set up on the device and it does not matter how many users there are on the device.
Your online cloud account, where you view logs and manage settings, is accessible from any device (computer, laptop, phone, etc) that has Internet access and a web browser allowing you to log in — no license is required for devices you use to access your account.
👉I need ‘x’ number of licenses — which plan do I need to purchase?
We have plans available for home users, small businesses, and large corporations. The ‘Basic’ plan is typically what most users will need and is $69.95 per year for the first license and $29.95 per year for each additional license. You can choose how many licenses you need on the purchase page.
If you need a large number of licenses then one of our ‘Business’ plans is the way to go.
👉Is this a one-time fee or subscription?
SentryPC pricing is a yearly fee. You will be notified when your subscription is about to end as a reminder that you will be charged and/or you need to update your payment information. You can cancel your subscription at any time through your online account. Cancelling simply means it will not renew automatically at the end of your current subscription period and your account and software will still function as normal until that date is reached. When your subscription ends your account will be terminated unless it is renewed.
As this is a subscription fee, you will also have immediate access to any updates we may release for SentryPC at no additional charge. As long as your subscription is active you will always have access to the latest version of our software at no cost.
👉What is the difference between the plans?
As far as features are concerned there is no difference between any of the plans. The only difference will be the number of licenses you receive and the included screenshot storage as shown in the plan details.
👉How many logs can be stored? How long are they stored in my account?
There is no limit to the amount of logs that can be stored in your account, but we do purge logs daily that are over one month old. Your account will always have the most recent month’s worth of logs available to you unless you manually delete them from your account. Should you have a need to review logs older than one month we suggest downloading/archiving them from your account and saving them locally.
The same applies to screenshot logs, however, it is important to note you have a screenshot limit in your account. You can only store as many screenshots as your screenshot limit allows. If you reach your limit the oldest screenshot logs are removed as newer ones are added. Think of your screenshot limit as the number of most recent screenshots.
👉What is screenshot storage and can I increase it?
One of the features of SentryPC is ability to take screenshots of the device’s desktop. Your storage limit is the maximum number of screenshots which can be stored in your account at any given time. When your limit is reached the oldest screenshot is removed as the newest is added. Think of your limit as the number of ‘most recent’ screenshots taken.
You can increase your screenshot storage when ordering or later from within your online account. Screenshot storage can be added in increments of 500 for $29.95 per year.
👉What are the requirements necessary to use SentryPC?
SentryPC is installed on the device(s) that you wish to use it. It will allow you to monitor, filter, and control each user account setup on the device once it has been installed. After installation you will access all logs and settings from your online cloud account — no physical interaction with the device it has been installed is needed at this point.
- The device(s) you will install SentryPC :
- Android 7+ supported
- Chromebook and any operating systems using Chromium browser (browser activity only) supported
- Mac OS X 10.6+ and all macOS supported
- Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7 (both 32-bit and 64-bit) supported
- 1MB hard disk space
- Internet connection (required for communication between the computer and your online account)
- SentryPC can only be installed on devices you own and have authorization to monitor, filter, and control
- Accessing your online cloud account to change settings and view logs :
- Any device with an Internet connection and web-browser that allows you to login to your account (this can be a computer, laptop, phone, tablet, etc.)
✅Verdict and Recommendation
SentryPC is a powerful and affordable computer monitoring software that can help you monitor and control the computer activities of your employees, students, or children. It offers comprehensive features and functionality that cover various aspects of computer monitoring and control, such as website monitoring, application monitoring, keystroke monitoring, email monitoring, chat monitoring, social media monitoring, file transfer monitoring, time management, content filtering, access control, real-time alerts, and detailed reports.
Therefore, we would give SentryPC a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. It is a good option for anyone who wants to monitor and control the computer activities of their employees, students, or children, but it is not a perfect solution for everyone.
We would recommend SentryPC to anyone who:
• Wants a low-cost monitoring solution for small and large businesses, schools, and parents.
• Wants a comprehensive monitoring solution that covers various aspects of computer monitoring and control.
• Wants a user-friendly and intuitive monitoring solution that is easy to navigate and use.
• Wants a compatible monitoring solution that works with Windows and Mac operating systems, and can monitor both online and offline activities.
• Wants an ethical and legal monitoring solution that respects the privacy, consent, and compliance of the monitored users.
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