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# Cisco Umbrella vs DNSFilter Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Pricing

**Cisco Umbrella**
No pricing available

**DNSFilter**
Free Trial

**$1.15** 1 User Per Month · Core Plan

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Cisco Umbrella**
2 months

Based on 23 responses

**DNSFilter**
1 monthFaster

Based on 71 responses

Return on Investment

**Cisco Umbrella**
17 months

Based on 19 responses

**DNSFilter**
9 months8 months sooner

Based on 60 responses

Perceived Cost

**Cisco Umbrella**
$$$$$

**DNSFilter**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Cisco Umbrella**
22%11% more

**DNSFilter**
11%

**Pros & Cons**
from reviews

**Cisco Umbrella**
Not enough data

**DNSFilter**
Not enough data

Integrations

**Cisco Umbrella**
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Sumo Logic

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**DNSFilter**
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Autotask

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Blackpoint Cyber

](https://www.g2.com/products/blackpoint-cyber/reviews)[

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Datto RMM

](https://www.g2.com/products/datto-rmm/reviews)[

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Huntress Managed EDR

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Screenshots

**Cisco Umbrella**
No screenshot available

**DNSFilter**
 ![DNSFilter screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/108301/Dashboard-_1_.jpeg)

**Ratings**
from reviews

Meets Requirements

**Cisco Umbrella**

8.7

8.7244

**DNSFilter**

9.2

9.2188

Ease of Use

**Cisco Umbrella**

8.6

8.6247

**DNSFilter**

9.2

9.2188

Ease of Setup

**Cisco Umbrella**

8.3

8.3188

**DNSFilter**

9.2

9.2177

Ease of Admin

**Cisco Umbrella**

8.6

8.6174

**DNSFilter**

9.3

9.3172

Quality of Support

**Cisco Umbrella**

8.5

8.5233

**DNSFilter**

9.1

9.1174

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Cisco Umbrella**

8.5

8.5168

**DNSFilter**

9.3

9.3169

Product Direction (% positive)

**Cisco Umbrella**

8.8

8.8244

**DNSFilter**

8.9

8.9177

**Features**
ratings from reviews

DNS Security Solutions[Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.7

58

9.0

167

Protection

Quarantine

8.7

52

9.0(won by 0.3)

107

Continuous Monitoring

9.1(tied score)

52

9.1(tied score)

128

Off-Network Protection

8.5

50

9.0(won by 0.5)

109

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Guest Network Protection

8.9

50

9.1(won by 0.2)

103

BYOD Protection

8.3

46

9.0(won by 0.7)

95

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Native DNS over HTTPS (DoH)

9.0(won by 0.1)

48

8.9

92

Functionality

DNS Lookups

9.2

55

9.3(won by 0.1)

133

Threat Intelligence

8.9(won by 0.1)

55

8.8

125

Advanced Traffic Filtering

8.5

52

9.0(won by 0.5)

112

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Administration

Whitelisting

8.9

54

9.3(won by 0.4)

137

Policy Enforcement

8.9

55

9.3(won by 0.4)

138

Incident Reports

8.1

54

8.5(won by 0.4)

116

Domain Categorization

8.2

53

8.7(won by 0.5)

118

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Multi-Network Management

8.2

51

9.1(won by 0.9)

111

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Cloud Edge Security[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

27

Not enough data

Management

Multicloud Management

8.8(won by default)

24

Not enough data

DLP Configuration

8.6(won by default)

23

Not enough data

Dynamic Scaling

8.8(won by default)

23

Not enough data

Policy Enforcement

9.1(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Monitoring

Data Center Networking

9.0(won by default)

24

Not enough data

Multicloud Visibility

9.4(won by default)

23

Not enough data

Anomaly Detection

9.0(won by default)

24

Not enough data

Protection

Firewall-as-a-Service

8.9(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Cloud Application Brokerage

8.8(won by default)

23

Not enough data

Web Gateway

9.3(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Adaptive Access Control

8.9(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Secure Web Gateways[Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.7

19

Not enough data

Web Content and Traffic Filtering - Secure Web Gateways

SSL/TLS Inspection

8.9(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Content Filtering

9.0(won by default)

14

Not enough data

URL Filtering

8.3(won by default)

19

Not enough data

Real-Time Traffic Inspection

8.8(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Ad and Tracker Blocking

8.6(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Data Protection and Loss Prevention - Secure Web Gateways

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

8.1(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Phishing Protection

8.6(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Malware Protection

8.9(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Cloud Access Security

8.8(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Access Control and Authentication - Secure Web Gateways

Application Control

8.6(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Authentication and Access Control

8.7(won by default)

15

Not enough data

User and Group Policies

9.0(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Performance and Management - Secure Web Gateways

Customizable Policy Enforcement

8.9(won by default)

19

Not enough data

Bandwidth Management

8.0(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Integration Capabilities

8.4(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Reporting and Logging

9.0(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence Integration

9.2(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data

Network Security[Hide 40 FeaturesShow 40 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Penetration Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

DNS Leak Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Provisioning

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Firewalls

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Spam

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Prevention System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Security[Hide 48 FeaturesShow 48 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Visibility

Data Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Registry

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Gap Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Identity

SSO

Not enough data

Not enough data

Governance

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Security Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Cisco Umbrella](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_17d330a37bc2914fb3e2655da70c7a34/cisco-umbrella.png "Cisco Umbrella")](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-umbrella/reviews)

Cisco Umbrella

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

23.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

46.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

30.4%

[![DNSFilter](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6331087c65e8729f438908cbbfa2179d/dnsfilter.svg "DNSFilter")](https://www.g2.com/products/dnsfilter/reviews)

DNSFilter

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

60.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

36.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

3.3%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

23.6%

60.7%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

46.0%

36.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

30.4%

3.3%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Cisco Umbrella](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_17d330a37bc2914fb3e2655da70c7a34/cisco-umbrella.png "Cisco Umbrella")](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-umbrella/reviews)
Cisco Umbrella

Information Technology and Services

19.9%

Computer & Network Security

8.8%

Computer Software

6.5%

Telecommunications

6.1%

Banking

4.2%

Other

54.4%

[![DNSFilter](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6331087c65e8729f438908cbbfa2179d/dnsfilter.svg "DNSFilter")](https://www.g2.com/products/dnsfilter/reviews)
DNSFilter

Information Technology and Services

22.0%

Computer & Network Security

16.8%

Primary/Secondary Education

9.1%

Education Management

4.7%

Non-Profit Organization Management

4.3%

Other

43.1%

FAQs

## Cisco Umbrella vs DNSFilter FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between DNSFilter vs Cisco Umbrella?

DNSFilter stands out for its higher reviewer satisfaction in ease of setup, support, and administration, while Cisco Umbrella is more established in the enterprise segment.

| [DNSFilter](https://www.g2.com/products/dnsfilter/reviews) | [Cisco Umbrella](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-umbrella/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.6/5 (272 reviews) | 4.4/5 (285 reviews) |
| Small-Business, Mid-Market | Mid-Market, Enterprise |
| 9.2 | 8.3 |
| 9.1 | 8.5 |
| Easy to navigate, configure, and troubleshoot; strong support and low-latency performance | Strong cloud-based security, centralized visibility, and control |

### How do the pricing models of DNSFilter and Cisco Umbrella compare?

DNSFilter is rated higher for value, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than Cisco Umbrella.

- **DNSFilter:** Reviewers highlight its affordability and accessible pricing for smaller organizations, with many noting it strikes a good balance between security capabilities and cost.
- **Cisco Umbrella:** Reviewers frequently mention higher costs, especially as organizations scale, and note that pricing can be a barrier for smaller businesses.

### What are the best alternatives to DNSFilter and Cisco Umbrella?

The top three alternatives to DNSFilter and Cisco Umbrella are WebTitan Web Filter, Netskope One Platform, and Zscaler Internet Access.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [DNSFilter](https://www.g2.com/products/dnsfilter/reviews) | 4.6/5 (272 reviews) | Small-Business, Mid-Market | Reviewers highlight accessible pricing and strong value for smaller organizations | Easy to navigate, configure, and troubleshoot; strong support and low-latency performance |
| [Cisco Umbrella](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-umbrella/reviews) | 4.4/5 (285 reviews) | Mid-Market, Enterprise | Reviewers note higher costs, especially at scale | Strong cloud-based security, centralized visibility, and control |
| [WebTitan Web Filter](https://www.g2.com/products/webtitan-web-filter/reviews) | 4.3/5 (85 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Effective web filtering and ease of deployment |
| [Netskope One Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/netskope-one-platform/reviews) | 4.4/5 (95 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Comprehensive cloud security and advanced threat protection |
| [Zscaler Internet Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) | 4.4/5 (290 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Robust internet access security and scalability |

### Which DNS Security Solutions features should I prioritize when comparing DNSFilter and Cisco Umbrella?

Buyers should prioritize ease of setup, quality of support, threat intelligence, reporting and analytics, and policy management when comparing DNSFilter and Cisco Umbrella.

- **Ease of Setup:** DNSFilter scores 9.2, Cisco Umbrella 8.3.
- **Quality of Support:** DNSFilter scores 9.1, Cisco Umbrella 8.5.
- **Threat Intelligence:** Both products are frequently cited for strong threat intelligence capabilities in recent reviews.
- **Reporting and Analytics:** DNSFilter is praised for detailed reporting and easy-to-use dashboards; Cisco Umbrella is noted for intuitive dashboards and valuable threat insights.
- **Policy Management:** DNSFilter is highlighted for simple policy configuration and management; Cisco Umbrella is recognized for centralized policy enforcement and user-based policies.

### What are the pros and cons of DNSFilter vs Cisco Umbrella?

DNSFilter’s headline strength is ease of use and setup, while Cisco Umbrella’s is comprehensive cloud-based security and centralized control.

- **DNSFilter strengths:** Easy to navigate and configure, quick deployment, strong customer support, low-latency performance, accessible pricing for small businesses, and effective threat blocking.
- **DNSFilter trade-offs:** Occasional false positives, some issues with agent updates and uninstalling, and limited policy granularity in dynamic IP environments.
- **Cisco Umbrella strengths:** Robust cloud-based security, centralized visibility and control, effective DNS-layer protection, strong integration with other Cisco products, and comprehensive threat intelligence.
- **Cisco Umbrella trade-offs:** Higher cost, especially for smaller organizations, less intuitive interface, and some advanced configurations require additional expertise.

### Is DNSFilter or Cisco Umbrella better for small businesses?

DNSFilter is the better fit for small businesses, with a strong presence and positive sentiment in the small-business segment.

- **DNSFilter:** Largest segment is Small-Business and Mid-Market; reviewers consistently highlight ease of use, affordability, and suitability for smaller organizations.
- **Cisco Umbrella:** Largest segment is Mid-Market and Enterprise; reviewers note higher costs and more complex configurations, making it less accessible for small businesses.

### Which DNS Security Solutions platform has better integrations?

Reviewers cite parity between DNSFilter and Cisco Umbrella for integrations, with both products supporting integration into broader security stacks.

- **DNSFilter:** Reviewers mention integration with MSP tools and automation platforms, with positive feedback on API documentation and ease of integration.
- **Cisco Umbrella:** Reviewers highlight integration with Cisco Secure Firewall, Cisco Secure Endpoint, and SIEM products, with positive sentiment on integration into existing Cisco security ecosystems.

### How do DNSFilter and Cisco Umbrella compare on customer support?

DNSFilter leads Cisco Umbrella on Quality of Support by 0.6 points, a material difference in reviewer satisfaction.

- **DNSFilter:** Reviewers consistently praise fast, responsive, and technically knowledgeable support, with many citing proactive follow-up and effective resolution.
- **Cisco Umbrella:** Reviewers describe support as generally strong and proactive, though some note slower response times and a need for improved troubleshooting resources.

### Which is easier to implement, DNSFilter or Cisco Umbrella?

DNSFilter is rated higher for Ease of Setup by 0.9 points, indicating a smoother implementation experience than Cisco Umbrella.

- **DNSFilter:** Reviewers highlight straightforward deployment, intuitive onboarding, and quick setup, often completed in under an hour for endpoint and network-level enforcement.
- **Cisco Umbrella:** Reviewers note that setup is generally easy, especially for cloud deployments, but some mention complexity in advanced configurations and initial network integration.

### Which product has better Threat Intelligence?

Both DNSFilter and Cisco Umbrella are highly rated for Threat Intelligence, with strong reviewer sentiment for proactive threat blocking and real-time protection.

- **DNSFilter:** Reviewers frequently cite early and accurate threat detection, effective blocking of malicious and newly registered domains, and strong DNS-layer protection.
- **Cisco Umbrella:** Reviewers highlight integration with Cisco Talos for real-time threat intelligence feeds, proactive blocking of malicious domains, and comprehensive DNS-layer security.

Alternatives

**Cisco Umbrella Alternatives**

 ![Netskope One Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/24f85b7cc708f49da8b235966df41a33/netskope-one-platform.svg "Netskope One Platform")

[
Netskope One Platform
](/products/netskope-one-platform/reviews)

 ![WebTitan Web Filter](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1553620118/webtitan-web-filter.svg "WebTitan Web Filter")

[
WebTitan Web Filter
](/products/webtitan-web-filter/reviews)

 ![Zscaler Internet Access](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f063065622874e0a8214c8615c634d1e/zscaler-internet-access.svg "Zscaler Internet Access")

[
Zscaler Internet Access
](/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews)

 ![iboss](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_9837581c402e9593a15fe5d14d121098/iboss.png "iboss")

[
iboss
](/products/iboss/reviews)

**DNSFilter Alternatives**

 ![WebTitan Web Filter](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1553620118/webtitan-web-filter.svg "WebTitan Web Filter")

[
WebTitan Web Filter
](/products/webtitan-web-filter/reviews)

 ![Zscaler Internet Access](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f063065622874e0a8214c8615c634d1e/zscaler-internet-access.svg "Zscaler Internet Access")

[
Zscaler Internet Access
](/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews)

 ![Webroot DNS Protection](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1e2467374a42b85393c94636f238e292/opentext-webroot-dns-protection.svg "Webroot DNS Protection")

[
Webroot DNS Protection
](/products/opentext-webroot-dns-protection/reviews)

 ![Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_b2231a414cb9f3f7c194f65af32b723e/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance.png "Cloudflare Application Security and Performance")

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Cloudflare Application...
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