No. 35 of 65 ·Internet Filtering Software

DNSFilter

Web · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone · API · Extension

Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.2

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely5 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

DNSFilter is ranked #35 of 65 in internet filtering software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, API, Browser extension, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

DNSFilter plans and pricing

All plans

Core Not published $240/year minimum or $23/month minimum Protective DNS and content filtering · 90-day report retention · 9-day query log retention dnsfilter.com · 3 Oct 2026

Enterprise Not published Pricing and minimums available upon request Enterprise plan dnsfilter.com · 3 Oct 2026

Plus Not published $750/year minimum or $62.50/month minimum Includes Guest Wi-Fi · CyberSight · Roaming Clients on any platform · 90-day report retention · 9-day query log retention dnsfilter.com · 3 Oct 2026

Compared on internet filtering software

Free plan: No
Custom blocklists: Yes

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The record

Product: DNSFilter provides protective DNS and content filtering for organizations, including threat protection and controls for workplace internet use.
Threat detection: The company says its real-time threat categorization can identify threats 10 days faster than other threat feeds.
Content filtering: DNSFilter categorizes billions of domains using Webshrinker machine-learning categorization.
Application controls: AppAware supports blocking more than 100 risky applications.
Deployment: Deployments include network configuration, a DNS relay, and roaming clients for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chrome.
Encryption: The pricing page lists DNS encryption, including DNS-over-TLS.
Integrations: Listed integrations include Microsoft Entra, Active Directory, Zapier, API access, and an MCP Connector.
Directory integration: DNSFilter says its Active Directory Sync Tool supports up to 500,000 users and applies policies at user or group level.
SIEM export: Data Export supports Amazon S3 and Splunk, and the pricing page also names Microsoft Sentinel as a SIEM example.
API limits: API access is included in all plans; DNSFilter says it has no overall usage caps but applies rate limits.
Support: DNSFilter describes responsive email support and extensive knowledge-base documentation; premium support add-ons include prioritized handling, enhanced response targets, and Zoom consultations.
Audience: The company says the service is designed primarily for professional environments and offers separate programs for MSPs and qualified educational institutions.
Security assurance: The company's About page displays an AICPA SOC 2 certification badge.
Founded: 2015

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Internet Filtering Software in 2026#35 of 65
Best DNS Filtering Software in 2026#14 of 28
Best Security Service Edge Software in 2026#13 of 19

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Sources

dnsfilter.com/pricing· checked 3 Oct 2026
dnsfilter.com/features· checked 3 Oct 2026
dnsfilter.com/integrations· checked 3 Oct 2026
dnsfilter.com/about· checked 3 Oct 2026
dnsfilter.com· checked 28 Sept 2026