ClearDNS vs Jamf Safe Internet

ClearDNS is a DNS filtering service that blocks ads, trackers, malware, phishing, cryptojacking, and other unwanted content at network level. It works on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, across Wi-Fi and mobile data networks. Thirteen filtering categories can be configured independently, with custom allow and block lists and SafeSearch enforcement. DNS-over-HTTPS and DNS-over-TLS provide encrypted DNS connections. Setup can use a unique link or QR code without a conventional account, email address, or password. ClearDNS says it runs on Cloudflare’s edge network across more than 335 locations. Family policies allow unlimited users, with up to five devices per user. Essential and Stream keep no DNS query history; Analyze and Full retain history for up to 90 days. Stream and Full add instant logs and a live traffic map. Plans are Essential at $5.99 a month, Analyze at $9.99 a month, Stream at $10.99 a month, and Full at $14.99 a month. A one-day trial is listed.

Jamf Safe Internet provides cybersecurity and web filtering for schools and colleges. It combines on-device threat prevention with real-time intelligence to block malware, phishing, cryptojacking and other threats across networks. Administrators can select categories to block, restrict high-bandwidth or nonproductive sites, and create custom rules with defined scope. Filtering can also apply Google SafeSearch, YouTube Restricted Mode and on-device content controls. The service supports Apple, Chrome and Windows devices, with listed operating systems including macOS, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, Windows and ChromeOS. Its portal can integrate with Jamf Pro, Jamf School, Microsoft Intune and Google Admin Console. iOS and iPadOS deployments require both the Jamf Trust app and in-network vectoring; partial deployment is unsupported. Jamf for K-12 pricing is available by contacting the company, and customers can request a free 14-day trial. The offering includes Standard Support by chat, email or phone; Jamf recommends Premium Services for onboarding and implementation.