DNSFilter vs Echo.Cloud.Filter
DNSFilter
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Echo.Cloud.Filter
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| Figure | DNSFilter | Echo.Cloud.Filter |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1/mo | $0.42/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · Internet Filtering Software | 9.1 (#4) | 8.0 (#22) |
| Deployment | Deployments include network configuration, a DNS relay, and roaming clients for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chrome. | Users’ DNS lookups can be directed to Echo.Cloud.Filter by changing DHCP server settings, with no additional software or hardware required. |
| Headquarters | The company lists Washington, District of Columbia as headquarters. | 64 E. Uwchlan Ave, Suite 230, Exton, PA 19341, United States |
| Support | DNSFilter describes responsive email support and extensive knowledge-base documentation; premium support add-ons include prioritized handling, enhanced response targets, and Zoom consultations. | Pearl’s Knowledge Base provides answers to known issues and common configuration problems, and users can email its technical support team about an issue. |
Plans
Echo.Cloud.Filter
- Echo.Cloud.Filter$5 a year
- DNS server and management portal setup$399, paid once
In their own words
DNSFilter
DNSFilter provides protective DNS and content filtering for organizations managing threats and workplace internet use. It categorizes billions of domains with Webshrinker machine-learning categorization, while AppAware can block more than 100 risky applications. DNSFilter says its real-time threat categorization can identify threats 10 days faster than other threat feeds. Deployments include network configuration, a DNS relay, and roaming clients for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chrome. Listed controls include DNS encryption such as DNS-over-TLS, custom blocklists, safe search, filtering schedules, and advanced activity reports. Active Directory Sync Tool supports up to 500,000 users and applies policies by user or group. Integrations include Microsoft Entra, Active Directory, Zapier, API access, and an MCP Connector. Data Export supports Amazon S3 and Splunk, with Microsoft Sentinel also named. API access is included in all plans, with rate limits but no overall usage cap. Pricing starts at $1/mo (annual), with a 14-day trial and no free plan.
Echo.Cloud.Filter
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