DNSFilter vs WebTitan Cloud

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.

WebTitan Cloud is a hosted DNS filtering service that checks DNS requests against policies to allow or block URLs. It filters web content and threats including malware, ransomware, viruses and phishing. Administrators can create user or group policies, choose 53 website categories plus 10 customizable categories, and maintain allow or block lists. Cloud Keys create time- or date-controlled exceptions. Reports cover requests by category, domain and IP, allowed and blocked activity, trends and security events, with scheduling and export options. Azure AD or LDAP integration can report activity by user or group. School options include YouTube for Schools and Chromebook filtering supporting CIPA compliance. The service supports Windows, macOS, Chromebooks and DNS or network environments, with API-based remote management. It is paid, with pricing on request, no free plan and a fully supported 14-day free trial.