OpenBLD vs UnveilDNS

OpenBLD provides protective DNS to block malware, phishing, tracking and unwanted domains. It supports classic DNS, DNS-over-HTTPS and DNS-over-TLS. The free service can be configured on phones, browsers, computers and routers without installing an agent or additional software. Its ADA profile is adaptive for most users, while RIC applies stricter filtering that may affect some services. OpenBLD Free is presented for personal use, home networks and small offices, and is billed Free forever with about 100,000 DNS queries per day and a limit of 100 requests per second per IP. OpenBLD Plus is aimed at companies, security teams and managed service providers. It adds organization-specific policies, centralized DNS analytics, security events and corporate DNS integrations. Deployment options are Managed Cloud, Dedicated DNS and On-Premise; the On-Premise option keeps DNS traffic, events and analytics within customer infrastructure. The documentation says there is no Service Level Agreement for OpenBLD DNS, while Plus lists SLA options. The service was founded in 2019.

UnveilDNS is a DNS filtering solution for protecting business networks, with an on-premise deployment described by its maker. It can block access to sites linked to malware, ransomware, phishing, and other threats, and offers customizable category filters for inappropriate or distracting content. The service checks DNS requests against threat-intelligence databases and describes continuous monitoring for emerging threats. Its reporting covers network activity, blocked threats, and security trends. Listed encrypted DNS options include DNS over HTTPS, DNS over TLS, and QoT, alongside certificate management. The free Community plan includes unlimited devices and requests, filtering by 120+ services, safe browsing and search, DNS redirections, custom black and white lists, and real-time traffic information. Secured costs $199 a year; Ultimate costs $299 a year and lists features including 40-category filtering, family protection, country geo-blocking, and custom RPZ files. Supported platforms include Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, browsers, routers, and on-premise networks.