AdGuard vs UnveilDNS

AdGuard is a family of apps and services for filtering content across desktop and mobile devices. Its tools include custom filter lists, an element picker and cookie-popup blocking. The listed apps cover Windows, Mac, Android, Android TV, iOS, browsers and Linux, while AdGuard Home can extend coverage across a home network when installed on a router. Security features block phishing, malware, dangerous and malicious sites, and inappropriate content. AdGuard Content Blocker and AdGuard DNS are free products; Content Blocker works in Samsung Internet and Yandex Browser, with fewer features than the Android version. Personal licenses cover three devices and Family licenses cover nine. Licenses are available for one year or a lifetime, with annual billing or a one-time payment, but no prices are listed. Trials last 14 days for Windows, Mac, Android and Android TV, and seven days for iOS Premium. Purchases have a 30-day money-back guarantee for requests within 30 days. Support is available by email 24/7.

UnveilDNS is a DNS filtering solution for protecting business networks, with an on-premise deployment described by its maker. It can block access to sites linked to malware, ransomware, phishing, and other threats, and offers customizable category filters for inappropriate or distracting content. The service checks DNS requests against threat-intelligence databases and describes continuous monitoring for emerging threats. Its reporting covers network activity, blocked threats, and security trends. Listed encrypted DNS options include DNS over HTTPS, DNS over TLS, and QoT, alongside certificate management. The free Community plan includes unlimited devices and requests, filtering by 120+ services, safe browsing and search, DNS redirections, custom black and white lists, and real-time traffic information. Secured costs $199 a year; Ultimate costs $299 a year and lists features including 40-category filtering, family protection, country geo-blocking, and custom RPZ files. Supported platforms include Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, browsers, routers, and on-premise networks.