Compare DNSFilter and DNSSense 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (57.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$1.15 1 User Per Month
No pricing available
DNSFilter
Star Rating
(268)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$1.15 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansDNSSense
Star Rating
(67)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (57.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that DNSFilter excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to DNSSense. Users appreciate its intuitive interface and the ease of managing policies across multiple sites, making it a preferred choice for small businesses.
- According to verified reviews, DNSFilter has a robust implementation process, with users highlighting its simple deployment for both roaming clients and network-level enforcement. In contrast, DNSSense, while effective, has fewer recent reviews, which may indicate less current user engagement.
- Users say that DNSFilter is proactive in feature development, allowing users to submit requests and view existing ones. This responsiveness to user needs is a strong point, whereas DNSSense, despite its effective AI capabilities, lacks similar feedback mechanisms.
- Reviewers mention that DNSFilter provides reliable DNS-based security, which helps prevent accidental clicks on harmful sites. This feature is particularly valued by users who need to maintain productivity without distractions, while DNSSense is noted for its real-time visibility into malicious traffic, appealing more to enterprise users.
- Users highlight that both products offer strong support, but DNSFilter's support is often described as slightly less responsive compared to DNSSense, which is praised for its reliability and effectiveness in addressing user concerns.
- According to recent feedback, while both products offer advanced features, DNSSense shines in its AI-driven threat detection and detailed user traffic analysis, making it a strong contender for enterprises focused on security. However, DNSFilter's overall user experience and satisfaction metrics suggest it may be a better fit for small to medium-sized businesses.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
DNSFilter
Basic Plan
$1.15
1 User Per Month
Ideal for basic filtering.
- Network-level filtering/reporting
- Desktop roaming clients (Windows / MacOS)
DNSSense
No pricing availableFree Trial
DNSFilter
Free Trial is available
DNSSense
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
184
9.8
58
Ease of Use
9.2
184
9.9
57
Ease of Setup
9.2
173
9.9
51
Ease of Admin
9.3
169
9.7
49
Quality of Support
9.1
170
9.8
58
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
167
9.7
50
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
173
9.8
54
Features by Category
Protection
9.0
106
10.0
35
9.1
128
9.9
49
9.0
108
9.5
44
9.1
103
9.9
42
9.0
95
9.8
39
8.9
92
10.0
49
Functionality
9.3
133
9.9
50
8.8
125
9.9
52
9.0
112
9.9
52
Administration
9.3
137
9.9
51
9.3
136
10.0
43
8.5
116
9.8
49
8.7
117
10.0
52
9.1
111
9.9
45
Web Content and Traffic Filtering - Secure Web Gateways
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Data Protection and Loss Prevention - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Access Control and Authentication - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance and Management - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
DNSFilter and DNSSense are categorized as DNS Security Solutions
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
DNSFilter
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
DNSSense
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
21.5%
Computer & Network Security
16.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
9.2%
Education Management
4.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.4%
Other
43.4%
Information Technology and Services
10.9%
Computer & Network Security
9.4%
Retail
9.4%
Financial Services
7.8%
Oil & Energy
7.8%
Other
54.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
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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