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TitanHQ vs DNSFilter

TitanHQ lands on Depends, and DNSFilter lands on Worth it.

TitanHQ versus DNSFilter
CompareTitanHQDNSFilter
VerdictDependsWorth it
Best forMSPs needing multi-tenant email/web filteringMSPs managing many client networks
Who it's not forLarge enterprises needing Proofpoint-tier threat intel and compliance depthHome users wanting a free family filter
PrivacyLong CVE history but actively maintained; no breach reports in reviewed sources.⁸No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.
Support qualityMSP threads report outages and unresolved issuesReddit reports of ticket back-and-forth
Public sentimentUsers praise value and clean interface but MSP forums flag outages, false positives, and support friction.³Users on G2, Capterra, and r/msp consistently praise its simplicity and value, with recurring gripes about the roaming client agent.12
Biggest gotchaPricing is quote-only; no public tiers, so renewal leverage is limitedPricing comes in license types (Basic, Pro, MSP); confirm what your tier includes before committing.

Pick TitanHQ when

  • MSPs needing multi-tenant email/web filtering
  • SMBs wanting an affordable security bundle
  • Schools and public libraries
  • Teams adding awareness training to filtering

When TitanHQ is not a fit

  • Large enterprises needing Proofpoint-tier threat intel and compliance depth
  • Microsoft 365 shops already covered adequately by Defender
  • Buyers who won't talk to sales before seeing prices
  • Risk-averse buyers mid-CyberSentriq merger transition

Pick DNSFilter when

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

When DNSFilter is not a fit

  • 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

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