FilterDNS vs Jamf Safe Internet

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.

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.