Echo.Cloud.Filter vs FilterDNS
Echo.Cloud.Filter
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| Figure | Echo.Cloud.Filter | FilterDNS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.42/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| 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 | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Internet Filtering Software | 8.0 (#22) | 8.6 (#9) |
| Deployment | Users’ DNS lookups can be directed to Echo.Cloud.Filter by changing DHCP server settings, with no additional software or hardware required. | The quick start uses Docker Compose, and the documented architecture uses PostgreSQL and a SvelteKit web UI. |
| Headquarters | 64 E. Uwchlan Ave, Suite 230, Exton, PA 19341, United States | Karlsruhe, Germany |
| Purpose | Echo.Cloud.Filter provides hosted web filtering for an organization’s network and guest users. | FilterDNS is a self-hosted DNS filtering service for blocking ads, trackers, and malware. |
Plans
Echo.Cloud.Filter
- Echo.Cloud.Filter$5 a year
- DNS server and management portal setup$399, paid once
In their own words
Echo.Cloud.Filter
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FilterDNS
FilterDNS is a self-hosted DNS filtering service for blocking ads, trackers, and malware. It supports DNS over HTTPS on port 443, DNS over TLS on port 853, and legacy DNS on port 53. Users can create separate profiles for different devices or use cases, with custom domain allow and deny rules and preset rule sets such as gaming and social media. Preconfigured blocklists include Hagezi, StevenBlack, and OISD. Query logs and statistics let users review DNS requests; logging is enabled by default in the documented configuration. Filtering can be paused for 5, 15, 30, or 60 minutes, and maintenance mode allows DNS only for approved domains. The project documents API endpoints for profiles, logs, statistics, rules, presets, devices, and administration. Its Docker Compose quick start uses PostgreSQL and a SvelteKit web UI available locally at http://localhost:8080. DoH and DoT require a wildcard TLS certificate for the service domain. FilterDNS is MIT-licensed and free to self-host.