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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (59.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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$1.15 1 User Per Month
Cloudflare SSE & SASE Platform
Star Rating
(103)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Browse all 3 pricing plansDNSFilter
Star Rating
(256)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
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Entry-Level Pricing
$1.15 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
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- Users report that DNSFilter excels in Domain Categorization with a score of 8.7, allowing for effective filtering of web content based on categories, which is crucial for small businesses looking to manage employee internet usage. In contrast, Cloudflare's SSE & SASE Platform offers robust Advanced Traffic Filtering with a score of 9.0, providing more granular control over network traffic.
- Reviewers mention that DNSFilter's Quality of Support is rated at 9.0, indicating a strong customer service experience, while Cloudflare's platform shines with a slightly higher score of 9.2, suggesting that users may find more responsive support when issues arise.
- G2 users highlight DNSFilter's Ease of Setup with a score of 9.2, making it a user-friendly option for small businesses that may lack extensive IT resources. Conversely, Cloudflare's SSE & SASE Platform, while also easy to set up with a score of 9.1, may require more technical knowledge to fully leverage its advanced features.
- Users on G2 report that DNSFilter's Policy Management features, rated at 9.3, allow for straightforward enforcement of internet usage policies, which is particularly beneficial for organizations with strict compliance needs. Cloudflare, however, offers a more comprehensive Data Loss Prevention feature set, scoring 9.0, which is essential for businesses concerned about data security.
- Reviewers say that DNSFilter's Incident Reports feature, rated at 8.5, provides adequate insights into security incidents, but Cloudflare's platform offers superior Security Analytics with a score of 9.2, giving users deeper insights into potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Users report that while both products have strong Anti-Malware capabilities, with DNSFilter scoring 9.4 and Cloudflare achieving a perfect score of 9.5, Cloudflare's platform is often praised for its comprehensive Advanced Threat Protection features, which are critical for organizations facing sophisticated cyber threats.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cloudflare SSE & SASE Platform
Advantage
Contact Us
- Comprehensive Cloud Email Security
- BEC Protections & Active Fraud Prevention (Types 1-4)
- Email Hygiene
DNSFilter
Basic Plan
$1.15
1 User Per Month
Ideal for basic filtering.
- Network-level filtering/reporting
- Desktop roaming clients (Windows / MacOS)
Free Trial
Cloudflare SSE & SASE Platform
Free Trial is available
DNSFilter
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
79
9.2
180
Ease of Use
9.1
78
9.2
180
Ease of Setup
8.9
60
9.2
169
Ease of Admin
9.1
55
9.3
167
Quality of Support
9.2
75
9.1
166
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
55
9.3
165
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
75
8.9
169
Features by Category
Administration
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Governance
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Administration
8.5
36
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9.4
39
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8.9
29
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8.9
11
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Maintenance
8.5
28
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9.0
32
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Feature Not Available
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8.5
12
Not enough data
Security
9.5
37
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Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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9.2
35
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9.3
21
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Verified
Not enough data
9.4
24
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8.8
16
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Network Management
8.8
26
Not enough data
9.2
25
Not enough data
9.0
26
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
Security
9.0
24
Not enough data
9.0
25
Not enough data
8.8
23
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
Identity Management
8.7
22
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
18
Not enough data
8.5
18
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Analysis
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Functionality
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Agentic AI - Firewall Software
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Functionality
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Monitoring
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Generative AI
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Artificial Intelligence - Firewall
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Protection
Not enough data
9.0
104
Not enough data
9.1
127
Not enough data
9.0
106
Not enough data
9.1
103
Not enough data
9.0
94
Not enough data
8.8
92
Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
132
Not enough data
8.8
124
Not enough data
9.0
111
Administration
Not enough data
9.3
136
Not enough data
9.3
133
Not enough data
8.5
116
Not enough data
8.7
114
Not enough data
9.1
110
Functionality
8.9
16
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Verified
Not enough data
9.4
17
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Verified
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9.0
17
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Verified
Not enough data
9.0
15
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Not enough data
8.9
15
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Verified
Not enough data
7.9
11
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Verified
Not enough data
8.8
16
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Not enough data
7.4
11
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Verified
Not enough data
8.2
16
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Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway
Not enough data
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Management
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Monitoring
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Protection
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Web Content and Traffic Filtering - Secure Web Gateways
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Data Protection and Loss Prevention - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
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Access Control and Authentication - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
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Performance and Management - Secure Web Gateways
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Scalability & Deployment - Network as a Service (NaaS)
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Security & Compliance - Network as a Service (NaaS)
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Network Performance & Optimization - Network as a Service (NaaS)
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Remote Connectivity & Access - Network as a Service (NaaS)
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AI-Driven & Adaptive Features - Network as a Service (NaaS)
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) PlatformsHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
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Components - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
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Artificial Intelligence - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
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Agentic AI - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms
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Identity and Access Management - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
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Security - Zero Trust Platforms
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Data Security - Zero Trust Platforms
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Application Visibility - Zero Trust Platforms
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Reporting and Policies - Zero Trust Platforms
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Agentic AI - Zero Trust Platforms
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Email Anti-spam Features
Not enough data
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Components - Secure Service Edge (SSE)
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Artificial Intelligence -Secure Service Edge (SSE)
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Agentic AI - Secure Service Edge (SSE)
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Cloud Visibility
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Security
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Identity
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Compliance
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Administration
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cloudflare SSE & SASE Platform and DNSFilter are categorized as Secure Web Gateways
Unique Categories
Cloudflare SSE & SASE Platform is categorized as Network as a Service (NaaS) Platforms, Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Zero Trust Networking, Cloud Email Security, Email Anti-spam, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Cloud Edge Security, Secure Email Gateway, Firewall Software, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms, Zero Trust Platforms, Browser Isolation, and Secure Service Edge (SSE) Solutions
DNSFilter is categorized as DNS Security Solutions
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cloudflare SSE & SASE Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
DNSFilter
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
12.9%
Financial Services
9.9%
Computer & Network Security
7.9%
Computer Software
5.9%
Industrial Automation
5.0%
Other
58.4%
Information Technology and Services
20.5%
Computer & Network Security
16.5%
Primary/Secondary Education
9.4%
Education Management
4.9%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.5%
Other
44.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
What are the Area 1 Security Meet-Ups?
1 Comment
Official Response from Cloudflare SSE & SASE Platform
-Current Malicious Entities
-Current Malicious Vectors
-Current trends in Phishing
-Deep dive into current phishing analysis
-Security Intel Area 1...Read more
Area 1 Horizon
1 Comment
Official Response from Cloudflare SSE & SASE Platform
https://horizon.area1security.comRead more
I have lost my device, how do I access the portal?
1 Comment
Official Response from Cloudflare SSE & SASE Platform
Any Admin in the Area 1 portal can easily help reset your credentials and 2 Factor Authentication. If you are still experiencing difficulties, please reach...Read more
Would you ever consider attempting to take the top most frequently blocked sites/urls across all of your educational institution clients and within the filtering system suggest these in the blacklist portal for policy editing? This could help us all stay on the same page in regards to the popular trends/games the students are into at that time and be a little more proactive for our administration. For example, there was a hit game called surviv.io that was blocked by the gaming policy but could be found at ~10 diff URLs across the web, making it hard to block completely. I'm sure this feature would require a lot but just a wondering for the future :)
2 Comments
SR
Hi Amy, thanks for your question! We have a feature we call bucket domains planned which will provide a one-click allow or block for a whole set of domains...Read more
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