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Should I use DNSFilter?

Cloud DNS filtering and threat protection, built primarily for MSPs and business networks. - dnsfilter.com

Worth it. Buy if you're an MSP or SMB wanting cheap, low-maintenance DNS-level filtering across many networks. Skip it if you need full web/proxy inspection, endpoint antivirus replacement, or a free home filter.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 20+ public sources: G2/Capterra reviews, Reddit MSP threads, competitor pricing guides, and funding records.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support quality
  • Security posture

Pricing

Basic

$1.15/mo per endpoint (third-party figure)

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Pro / MSP licensesNot disclosed in sources

Best for

  • MSPs managing many client networks
  • SMBs wanting set-and-forget DNS protection
  • Schools filtering content at DNS level
  • Budget-conscious Cisco Umbrella escapees

Not for

  • Home users wanting a free family filter
  • Teams needing full proxy/SWG content inspection
  • Anyone expecting it to replace endpoint antivirus
  • Solo admins who won't manage roaming agents

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Pricing comes in license types (Basic, Pro, MSP); confirm what your tier includes before committing.

medium

Roaming client updates have broken connectivity for some users; pilot before fleet-wide rollout.

medium

Dynamic IPs changing can disrupt filtering; plan static IPs or DNS relays.

low

Per-endpoint pricing adds up; model costs across every device before signing.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Reviewers consistently praise how simple it is to deploy
  • Roughly $1–$1.15 per endpoint undercuts Cisco Umbrella
  • 4.8/5 rating across 272+ G2 reviews
  • Strong MSP focus: multi-tenant management, partner tiers, N-able/SolarWinds integration
  • $49M+ raised; actively developed post-2021 funding round

Cons

  • Roaming client agent issues reported; upgrades have broken connectivity
  • Dynamic IP changes disrupt filtering for some deployments
  • DNS-only filtering isn't a cure-all for web security

Sources & method

Analyzed 10/03/2026 - 12 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x2review x6security x1news x3

Key stats

  • Value for money: 4/5

    Rating

  • $1.15/mo per endpoint (third-party figure)

    Starting price

  • 12

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 4/5. Roughly $1/endpoint undercuts Cisco Umbrella
  • Ease of use: 5/5. Reviewers repeatedly call it simple
  • Feature depth: 3/5. Focused DNS layer; not a full gateway
  • Support quality: 3/5. Reddit reports of ticket back-and-forth
  • Security posture: 4/5. No public CVEs; publishes hardening guidance
  • 4.8/5 G2 rating 272+ reviews on G2
  • $1.15/mo Starting price Per endpoint, Basic tier (third-party figure)
  • $49M+ Total funding Pitchbook reports up to $61M raised

Pricing

Basic

$1.15/mo per endpoint (third-party figure)

  • DNS content filtering
  • Threat protection

Pro / MSP licenses

Not disclosed

  • Multiple license types offered
  • See official pricing page

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Users on G2, Capterra, and r/msp consistently praise its simplicity and value, with recurring gripes about the roaming client agent.

“DNSFilter is very simple”
Capterra review

Alternatives

Compare DNSFilter with each alternative.

  • Cisco Umbrella

    Enterprise incumbent; heavier, pricier, bigger ecosystem

  • ScoutDNS

    Leaner DNS-only rival pitched directly against DNSFilter

    DNSFilter vs ScoutDNS

  • Control D

    Lightweight DNS filtering alternative with published comparisons

Companies that use it

  • FixFinder (MSP)12
  • Kelley Bros
  • Industrial Refrigeration Pros
  • anykey (education)
Full analysis

Based on 20+ public sources: G2/Capterra reviews, Reddit MSP threads, competitor pricing guides, and funding records.

Cheap (~$1/endpoint), well-rated DNS filtering built for MSPs; not a full web security suite.

Methodology

Based on 20+ public sources: G2/Capterra reviews, Reddit MSP threads, competitor pricing guides, and funding records.

Sources

  1. DNSFilter Reviews 2026 — G2g2.com
    review
  2. DNSFilter Reviews — Capterracapterra.com
    review
  3. Evaluating DNSfilter — r/mspreddit.com
    review
  4. Issues with DNS Filter roaming client agent — r/mspreddit.com
    review
  5. DNS filter breaking connectivity when upgrading — r/Nablereddit.com
    review
  6. DNSFilter review — TechRadartechradar.com
    review
  7. Guide to DNSFilter Pricing — Control Dcontrold.com
    news
  8. Cisco Umbrella vs DNSFilter — dope.securitydope.security
    news
  9. DNSFilter Pricing — officialdnsfilter.com
    official
  10. DNSFilter Product security pagednsfilter.com
    security
  11. How Much Has DNSFilter Raised? — StartupFundraisingstartupfundraising.com
    news
  12. DNSFilter Case Studies — officialdnsfilter.com
    official

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