# DNSFilter, ScoutDNS vs Zscaler Internet Access Comparison

| | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.9 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 270 | 60 | 196 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (60.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (69.6% of reviews) | Enterprise (51.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $1.15 1 User Per Month | Starting at $0.80 1 User Per Month | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### DNSFilter

**Not enough data**

### ScoutDNS

**Not enough data**

### Zscaler Internet Access

Pros:
- Security (47 reviews)
- Internet Security (46 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (27 reviews)
- Complex Implementation (24 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (186 reviews) | 9.7 (38 reviews) | 8.8 (141 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (186 reviews) | 9.6 (38 reviews) | 8.8 (145 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (175 reviews) | 9.4 (36 reviews) | 8.6 (97 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (170 reviews) | 9.4 (34 reviews) | 8.9 (50 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.1 (172 reviews) | 9.5 (37 reviews) | 8.7 (131 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (167 reviews) | 9.8 (34 reviews) | 8.9 (47 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.9 (175 reviews) | 9.7 (34 reviews) | 9.3 (140 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### DNSFilter

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Basic Plan

Price: $1.15 1 User Per Month

Description: Ideal for basic filtering.

Key Features:
- Network-level filtering/reporting
- Desktop roaming clients (Windows / MacOS)

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/dnsfilter/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### ScoutDNS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Network Standard

Price: Starting at $0.80 1 User Per Month

Description: For simple WAN forwarding deployment

Key Features:
-  Global Anycast Network
- WAN Network Filtering
- SSO

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/scoutdns/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Zscaler Internet Access

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

---
## Features Comparison By Category

### Network Sandboxing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DNSFilter** | N/A | N/A |
| **ScoutDNS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | 8.8/10 | 26 |

#### Sandbox

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sandbox** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (21 reviews) | 

#### Evaluation

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Malware Evaluation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (20 reviews) | 
| **Automatic Submission** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (20 reviews) | 
| **Automatic Evaluation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (20 reviews) | 
| **Malware Probability Scores** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (20 reviews) | 

### Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DNSFilter** | N/A | N/A |
| **ScoutDNS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | 9.1/10 | 35 |

#### Administration

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (27 reviews) | 
| **Incident Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (28 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 

#### Governance

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (28 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (26 reviews) | 
| **Data Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (28 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (27 reviews) | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (29 reviews) | 
| **Breach Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (28 reviews) | 

### Firewall Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DNSFilter** | N/A | N/A |
| **ScoutDNS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | 9.1/10 | 51 |

#### Administration

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (43 reviews) | 
| **Logging and Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (42 reviews) | 
| **Application Gateway** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (43 reviews) | 
| **Concurrent Sessions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (42 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Firewall Software

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Private Network (VPN)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (40 reviews) | 
| **Antivirus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (40 reviews) | 
| **URL Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (42 reviews) | 
| **Availability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (41 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Load Balancing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (43 reviews) | 
| **Continuous Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (42 reviews) | 
| **Intrusion Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (43 reviews) | 
| **Intrusion Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (42 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (16 reviews) | 

#### Artificial Intelligence - Firewall

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 

### DNS Security Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DNSFilter** | 9.0/10 | 165 |
| **ScoutDNS** | 9.2/10 | 31 |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Protection

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Quarantine** | 9.0 (106 reviews) | 9.1 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Monitoring** | 9.1 (128 reviews) | 9.5 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Off-Network Protection** | 9.0 (108 reviews) | 8.6 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Guest Network Protection** | 9.1 (103 reviews) | 9.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **BYOD Protection** | 9.0 (95 reviews) | 9.1 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Native DNS over HTTPS (DoH)** | 8.9 (92 reviews) | 8.9 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **DNS Lookups** | 9.3 (133 reviews) | 9.5 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Intelligence** | 8.8 (125 reviews) | 9.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Advanced Traffic Filtering** | 9.0 (112 reviews) | 8.8 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Whitelisting** | 9.3 (137 reviews) | 9.7 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | 9.3 (138 reviews) | 9.7 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Reports** | 8.5 (116 reviews) | 8.7 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Domain Categorization** | 8.7 (118 reviews) | 9.2 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Network Management** | 9.1 (111 reviews) | 9.5 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DNSFilter** | N/A | N/A |
| **ScoutDNS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | 8.5/10 | 10 |

#### Administration

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Network Segmentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Global Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 

#### Protection

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 
| **Security Audit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **User Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Vulnerability Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Observability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 

### Secure Web Gateways

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DNSFilter** | N/A | N/A |
| **ScoutDNS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | 8.9/10 | 52 |

#### Web Content and Traffic Filtering - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSL/TLS Inspection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (39 reviews) | 
| **Content Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (36 reviews) | 
| **URL Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (38 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Traffic Inspection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (39 reviews) | 
| **Ad and Tracker Blocking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (33 reviews) | 

#### Data Protection and Loss Prevention - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (36 reviews) | 
| **Phishing Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (34 reviews) | 
| **Malware Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (34 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Access Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (33 reviews) | 

#### Access Control and Authentication - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (35 reviews) | 
| **Authentication and Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (37 reviews) | 
| **User and Group Policies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (39 reviews) | 

#### Performance and Management - Secure Web Gateways

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customizable Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (43 reviews) | 
| **Bandwidth Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (33 reviews) | 
| **Integration Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (34 reviews) | 
| **Reporting and Logging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (42 reviews) | 
| **Threat Intelligence Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (32 reviews) | 

### Zero Trust Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DNSFilter** | N/A | N/A |
| **ScoutDNS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | 9.2/10 | 9 |

#### Identity and Access Management - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Single sign-on (SSO)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Multi-factor authentication (MFA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Role-based access control (RBAC)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Identity federation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 

#### Security - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 
| **Endpoint detection and response (EDR)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Device posture assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Micro-segmentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Zero trust network access (ZTNA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 

#### Data Security - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data loss prevention (DLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Data classification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 

#### Application Visibility - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Application-level controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Secure application access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **User and entity behavior analytics (UEBA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Continuous monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 

#### Reporting and Policies - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Regulatory compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **Cross-platform compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Policy enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Comprehensive reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Zero Trust Platforms

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 

### Secure Service Edge (SSE) Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DNSFilter** | N/A | N/A |
| **ScoutDNS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Components - Secure Service Edge (SSE)

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Secure Web Gateway (SWG)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall as a Service** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Artificial Intelligence -Secure Service Edge (SSE)

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Threat Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Secure Service Edge (SSE)

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Security Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DNSFilter** | N/A | N/A |
| **ScoutDNS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Model Protection - AI Security Solutions

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Input Hardening** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Input/Output Inspection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Model Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Runtime Monitoring - AI Security Solutions

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Behavior Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Policy Enforcement and Compliance - AI Security Solutions

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalable Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shadow AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy‑as‑Code for AI Assets** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DNSFilter** | N/A | N/A |
| **ScoutDNS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DNSFilter** | N/A | N/A |
| **ScoutDNS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zscaler Internet Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Database Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security 

| Feature | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transport** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to DNSFilter (2):** [DNS Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/dns-security-solutions), [Secure Web Gateway Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-web-gateways)

**Unique to ScoutDNS (1):** [DNS Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/dns-security-solutions)

**Unique to Zscaler Internet Access (8):** [Secure Service Edge (SSE) Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-service-edge-sse-solutions), [Zero Trust Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/zero-trust-platforms), [Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-defined-perimeter-sdp), [Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-loss-prevention-dlp), [Network Sandboxing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-sandboxing), [Secure Web Gateway Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-web-gateways), [Firewall Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/firewall-software), [AI Security Solutions Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-security-solutions)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | DNSFilter | ScoutDNS | Zscaler Internet Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 60.4% | 69.6% | 18.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 36.2% | 23.2% | 30.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 3.4% | 7.1% | 51.5% | 

### By Industry

#### DNSFilter

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 17.0%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 9.1%
- **Education Management:** 4.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.3%
- **Construction:** 3.5%
- **Computer Software:** 2.6%
- **Financial Services:** 2.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.6%
- **Computer Networking:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 30.4%

#### ScoutDNS

- **Religious Institutions:** 35.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 12.3%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 8.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 7.0%
- **Education Management:** 3.5%
- **Libraries:** 1.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.8%
- **Higher Education:** 1.8%
- **Food Production:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 3.5%

#### Zscaler Internet Access

- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.5%
- **Computer Software:** 10.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 7.5%
- **Financial Services:** 6.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.4%
- **Accounting:** 3.8%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.1%
- **Consulting:** 3.1%
- **Automotive:** 2.5%
- **Computer Networking:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 34.4%

---
## Alternatives

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- [WebTitan Web Filter](https://www.g2.com/products/webtitan-web-filter/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (85 reviews)
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- [Cloud-Delivered Security Services](https://www.g2.com/products/cloud-delivered-security-services/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (106 reviews)
- [IBM NS1 Connect](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-ns1-connect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (86 reviews)
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## Top Discussions

### DNSFilter

- Title: [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 :)](https://www.g2.com/discussions/34820-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-) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."

### ScoutDNS

No discussions available for this product.

### Zscaler Internet Access

- Title: [What is Zscaler Internet Access used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-zscaler-internet-access-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Block the unwanted access of websites where organizations control it from anywhere via this tool."

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