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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (71.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1.15 1 User Per Month
No pricing available
DNSFilter
Star Rating
(256)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$1.15 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansLightspeed Filter
Star Rating
(62)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (71.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Lightspeed FilterSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that DNSFilter excels in Ease of Setup with a score of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for small businesses looking for quick deployment, while Lightspeed Filter lags behind with a score of 8.0, indicating a more complex setup process.
- Reviewers mention that DNSFilter's Quarantine feature scores 8.9, providing effective protection against threats, whereas Lightspeed Filter does not have a comparable score, suggesting it may not be as robust in this area.
- G2 users highlight DNSFilter's superior Whitelisting capabilities with a score of 9.3, allowing for more granular control over internet access, while Lightspeed Filter's whitelisting features are perceived as less flexible, scoring lower in user satisfaction.
- Users on G2 appreciate DNSFilter's Continuous Monitoring feature, scoring 9.1, which ensures ongoing protection, while Lightspeed Filter's monitoring capabilities are not as highly rated, indicating potential gaps in real-time threat detection.
- Reviewers say that DNSFilter's Instant Messaging feature scores an impressive 9.5, facilitating better communication in educational settings, while Lightspeed Filter's similar functionality does not receive the same level of praise, suggesting it may lack some essential features.
- Users report that DNSFilter's Multi-Network Management feature, with a score of 9.1, is particularly beneficial for organizations managing multiple locations, whereas Lightspeed Filter's management capabilities are seen as less comprehensive, which could hinder scalability for growing 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)
Lightspeed Filter
No pricing availableFree Trial
DNSFilter
Free Trial is available
Lightspeed Filter
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
180
8.9
50
Ease of Use
9.2
180
8.9
50
Ease of Setup
9.2
169
8.0
50
Ease of Admin
9.3
167
8.9
50
Quality of Support
9.1
166
8.7
52
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
165
9.0
49
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
169
8.6
49
Features by Category
Protection
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
Not enough data
Functionality
9.3
132
Not enough data
8.8
124
Not enough data
9.0
111
Not enough data
Administration
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
Not enough data
Web Content and Traffic Filtering - 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Features
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
9.1
17
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
7.4
7
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
DNSFilter and Lightspeed Filter are categorized as Secure Web Gateways
Unique Categories
DNSFilter is categorized as DNS Security Solutions
Lightspeed Filter is categorized as Classroom Management and School Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
DNSFilter
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Lightspeed Filter
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
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%
Primary/Secondary Education
48.3%
Education Management
46.7%
Machinery
1.7%
Information Technology and Services
1.7%
E-Learning
1.7%
Other
0.0%
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
DNSFilter has no more discussions with answers
How can we have a Windows 10 PC running the Relay Agent have access to local IP addresses. Accessing a local network Building control device or an intercom system to adjust settings.
1 Comment
Official Response from Lightspeed Filter
Hi Jonathan, thank you for your question. We need to know a bit more information before we can give you an answer. Can you please access the Help Center in...Read more
How can I filter BYOD using relay?
1 Comment
AH
Hi Jeffery, thanks for your questions. For BYOD inside your network you can filter using the Relay Rocket.Read more
Lightspeed Filter has no more discussions with answers
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