NxFilter vs Safe Surfer
NxFilter
nxfilter.org
Safe Surfer
safesurfer.ioSide by side
| Figure | NxFilter | Safe Surfer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · DNS Filtering Services | 8.3 (#9) | 7.7 (#25) |
| Spec score · Internet Filtering Software | 8.3 (#15) | 7.8 (#33) |
| Filtering | It offers URL keyword filtering, user and group policies, screen time control, data caps, and user level reports. | It can block 50+ categories, including pornography, ads, malware, social media, games, and gambling, and lets account owners add sites to block or allow. |
| Headquarters | Seoul, Republic of Korea | New Zealand |
| Privacy | The maker's EULA says the software may send Jahastech a usage report that does not contain end user personal information. | Safe Surfer says it complies with applicable New Zealand Privacy Act, GDPR, and CCPA requirements and encrypts data transferred to service providers. |
| Support | The maker lists a support forum and the email address [email protected] for contact. | The site links to a helpdesk and offers chat for questions about plans. |
Plans
NxFilter
- NxFilterFree
- Jahaslist Monthly$7 a month
- Jahaslist Annual$60 a year
- Cloudlist Annual$150 a year
Safe Surfer
- Pro SurferPrice not published
- Pro Surfer for OrganizationsPrice not published
- Pro Surfer for Organizations (Yearly)Price not published
- Pro Surfer (Yearly)Price not published
In their own words
NxFilter
NxFilter is a lightweight DNS filter for controlling DNS queries across a network. It supports URL keyword filtering, custom blocklists, safe search controls, filtering schedules, and policies for individual users or groups. Screen time limits and data caps add controls, while reports provide daily, weekly, and user-level views; logs can be retained for up to 400 days. NxFilter caches responses from an upstream DNS server and serves cached results locally. Authentication options include Active Directory integration. Remote Windows and Android devices can use filtering agents, while iOS devices can be filtered through DNS over HTTPS. For roaming iOS or Android devices, NxFilter can provide DNS over HTTPS when an SSL certificate is installed and users authenticate with NxFilter. Clustering supports one master and up to four slave nodes for load balancing and fail-safe operation. The maker offers Windows executable, Debian package, and ZIP downloads, and points users to third-party RPM packages and Docker images. NxFilter itself is freeware for commercial or non-commercial use. Paid list options include Jahaslist Monthly at $7 a month for 50 users, Jahaslist Annual at $60 a year for 50 users, and Cloudlist Annual at $150 a year for 50 users.
Safe Surfer
Safe Surfer has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.