DNSFilter vs Smart DNS Proxy

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.

Smart DNS Proxy is a DNS proxy service for accessing websites and global video and music streaming services. Customers configure devices to use the service's IP addresses so DNS queries pass through its DNS network. The maker names Netflix, Hulu, ABC, Pandora, and Spotify as examples of services accessible through it. Setup guidance covers computers, phones and tablets, televisions, set-top boxes, game consoles, and routers for whole-network configuration. Smart DNS Proxy also provides VPN applications for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Its VPN server information lists OpenVPN, IKEv2, L2TP, PPTP, and Openconnect protocols. The pricing page offers a 14-day free trial and states that a 30-day money-back guarantee applies under its terms of use. Listed plans include $6.79 a month billed monthly, $17.92 a month billed every three months, $55.36 a year billed annually, $68.39 a year billed every 24 months, and 200.00 USD once for lifetime access. The maker says support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and identifies Smart DNS Proxy as a brand of C Telekom Inc.