No. 31 of 65 ·Internet Filtering Software

SafeDNS

Name: SafeDNS
Price: 1.2 USD

Web · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API · paid plans from $1.20/mo

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Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.3

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely6 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

SafeDNS is ranked #31 of 65 in internet filtering software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, API, iOS, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $1.20/mo.

SafeDNS plans and pricing

All plans

Basic $1.20/mo per user / per month minimum 15 users · 66 web filtering categories · phishing and malware protection safedns.com · 4 Oct 2026

Pro $2/mo per user / per month minimum 25 users · includes Basic features · AppBlocker · schedule · roaming clients and Active Directory integration safedns.com · 4 Oct 2026

Pro + $2.60/mo per user / per month minimum 35 users · includes Pro features · personal manager · priority phone support · SIEM integration safedns.com · 4 Oct 2026

Safe Home $25.95/yr per year unlimited users · Wi-Fi router filtering · internet usage statistics · 24/7 support safedns.com · 4 Oct 2026

Safe Family $35.95/yr per year unlimited users · router filtering and NAT DNS · agents · detailed usage statistics · schedule · AppBlocker · 24/7 support safedns.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on internet filtering software

Free plan: No
Custom blocklists: Yes

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The record

Product: SafeDNS filters internet access at the DNS layer using AI powered domain categorization and malicious resource detection.
Protection: SafeDNS says its ProtectiveDNS blocks malicious domains and DNS attacks in real time.
Web filtering: The business pricing page lists 66 web filtering categories, including protection against phishing, malware, and other threats.
AppBlocker: AppBlocker can deny access to domains associated with a service, and SafeDNS lists over 80 available apps grouped into 11 global groups.
Reporting: The service offers daily, weekly, and monthly general and detailed internet usage statistics.
Integrations: The Pro plan includes SafeDNS roaming clients and Active Directory integration, while Pro + includes SIEM integration that sends query logs and security event data to an Amazon S3 bucket every 10 minutes.
API and SDK: SafeDNS offers a cloud based REST categorization API and an SDK with the database located on local servers; the page says the SDK is preferable for 50,000 users and above.
Supported devices: SafeDNS lists agents for Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS; router DNS configuration is also described.
Encryption: The Pro plan includes a DoH policy that encrypts DNS queries over HTTPS.
Compliance: SafeDNS describes its filtering as suitable for CIPA and references education compliance rules from IWF, BpjM, and the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, Project Arachnid.
Network: SafeDNS says its global Anycast network uses TIER IV nodes and distributes requests based on client location.
Support: The site advertises 24/7 support; Pro + priority phone support lists a 2 minute SLA response.
Audience: SafeDNS describes its service for home users, enterprises, SMBs, MSPs, education, nonprofits, ISPs, WiFi, and telecom providers.
Founded: 2010
Price from: $1.20/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Internet Filtering Software in 2026#31 of 65
Best DNS Filtering Software in 2026#11 of 28

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Sources

safedns.com/features· checked 4 Oct 2026
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safedns.com/pricing/business· checked 4 Oct 2026
safedns.com/integrations/cat-api-and-sdk· checked 4 Oct 2026
safedns.com/solution/home· checked 4 Oct 2026
safedns.com/pricing/home· checked 4 Oct 2026