--- title: Webroot DNS Protection Reviews meta\_title: 'Webroot DNS Protection Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 86 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Webroot DNS Protection works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.4 review\_count: 86 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' parent\_category: name: Network Security url: https://www.g2.com/categories/network-security --- # Webroot DNS Protection Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by Webroot DNS Protection but has limited features. Are you part of the Webroot DNS Protection team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! What if you could stop up to 88% of known malware BEFORE it hit endpoints and networks? Well, you can. Webroot® DNS Protection works at the DNS layer to prevent malicious traffic and block malware before it infiltrates your networks, endpoints, and end users. Plus, it’s the first DNS filtering product on the market to combine privacy and security by handling DNS over HTTPS (DoH) requests. Here’s a real-world testimonial from a Webroot partner case study: “We blocked 135,470 risky DNS lookups in the first 30 days.” – Bobby Sowder, Director of Client Success, Greystone Technology With over 5000 endpoints under management, Greystone Technology has seen first-hand how a layered approach to cybersecurity makes their business and customers more resilient against cyber threats. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Powered by the proprietary Webroot® Platform, our proprietary threat intelligence architecture that is trusted by industry-leading network and security providers worldwide, DNS Protection is a lightweight, easy-to-implement domain filtering service designed to improve security with more granular control over internet access. Get the visibility and control you need to successfully stop cyberattacks at the DNS layer — before they hit your business or clients. * * * Seller [OpenText](https://www.g2.com/sellers/opentext) Discussions [Webroot DNS Protection Community](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-webroot-dns-protection/discuss) Languages Supported English Solution Type Best-of-Breed Overview by Keenan Humphrey (Webroot Community Specialist) Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 2 months ### Return on Investment 9 months [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-webroot-dns-protection/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Cisco Umbrella](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Cisco Umbrella") Cisco Umbrella 4.4/5(284) ](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-umbrella/reviews) [ ![DNSFilter](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "DNSFilter") DNSFilter 4.6/5(272) ](https://www.g2.com/products/dnsfilter/reviews) [ ![WebTitan Web Filter](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "WebTitan Web Filter") WebTitan Web Filter 4.3/5(85) ](https://www.g2.com/products/webtitan-web-filter/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-webroot-dns-protection/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 86 real user reviews. Implementation Time 2 months Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ![Verified User in Computer Networking](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Computer Networking") AC Verified User in Computer Networking Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 3/19/2019 "A great addition to the WebRoot suite!" 5/5 What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection? Slick integration to the current portal, so easy to deploy and configure. It 'just' works, and works well. The ability to customise policy’s is so simple Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection? Im struggling to find anything, it fits our business model as an MSP Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Webroot DNS Protection: It’s a no brainier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you? This has replaced another product that was proving more, and more problematic. It was a seamless transition, and WebRoot DNS is a far superior product. When we heard this was coming to the WebRoot suite we were chomping at the bit to get this in place. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 2/7/2021 Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Jeremy H.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Jeremy H.") JH Jeremy H. Infrastructure Analyst Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/17/2020 "Amazing product" 5/5 What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection? Everything, this is all around an amazing product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection? I cant think of anything. I've never had any issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Webroot DNS Protection: Before counting out the product, use the POC and give it an honest try. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you? Keep our clients safe and offer another security option. This also helped increase security for our work from home clients. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 4/15/2021 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign ![Sean B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sean B.") SB Sean B. Sales Manager Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 2/4/2021 "Webroot DNS complete package" 5/5 What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection? Stops malware in advance before entering the network with it secure DNS protection Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection? I find it Lack of MacOS agent support hopefully it develops Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you? Two separate buildings we used DNS protection we were able to lock down the security on the individual computers without requiring a server for management Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign ![Mike S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mike S.") MS Mike S. IT Technician Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 2/3/2021 "Fast, Responsive, Good UI" 5/5 What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection? The lack of Resources that Webroot uses compared to other similar programs. You do not even realise it running/scanning which with a lot of other programs you really feel. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection? There isn't much to dislike with Webroot, it's fast and responsive. It has a really nice UI and the price structure isn't bad either. It does everything we need it to do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you? One of the biggest benefits is using older machines, it doesn't put as much stress as other programs on them, meaning that we have less complaints. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign ![Dean O.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Dean O.") DO Dean O. Team Lead, Sales Engineering Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 3/19/2019 "Webroot DNS " 5/5 What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection? The ease of migration as utilises existing Webroot client Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection? The reports are a work in progress but what you can access works well Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you? We had a lot of issues with the previous DNS provider and these went away overnight. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 5/10/2021 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Verified User in Entertainment](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Entertainment") AE Verified User in Entertainment Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 7/9/2021 "Somewhat unreliable" 1.5/5 What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection? Easy to disable if needed when it cases issues Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection? When activated can completely disable a user and make troubleshooting three times as difficult when it activates. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you? None for my particular role Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign ![Christopher W.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Christopher W.") CW Christopher W. IT Services Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 2/11/2021 Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores. "Webroot DNS Protection Review" 4/5 What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection? Easy to setup. Great protection for clients. Great addition to hardware DNS protection. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection? Pricing could be lower for current secure anywhere users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you? We solve the issue of end users not knowing what links are good and bad. We use this with security awareness training to protect users from unknown urls on websites and email. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign CP Carl P. Customer Experience Manager Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 2/5/2021 Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores. "DNS Simplicity, easy to deploy, excellent default policies" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection? Very simple to push out and setup with some good default policies which can be tailored easily. Well thought out GUI and uses a logical layout to find what you need Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection? Currently haven’t found anything that I dislike Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you? Customer users wasting time on social media, general avoidance of inappropriate sites Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign ![Verified User in Information Technology and Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Information Technology and Services") CI Verified User in Information Technology and Services Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/6/2021 "Intelligent solution for cyberprotection" 4/5 What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection? The "before to visit" protection for end users in using internet Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection? Integration with local domain in active directory or other similar environment Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you? Protection applied to surfers, also when they are an active part of a cyber isuues Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign ![Verified User in Computer & Network Security](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Computer & Network Security") AC Verified User in Computer & Network Security Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 3/22/2021 "Webroot DNS protection. All layers will help to be secure." 5/5 What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection? The interface is quick and easy to use in combination with Webroot. Endpoints notice almost nothing regarding performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection? Installation for DNS servers is a bit more complicated. But still well documented. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Webroot DNS Protection: A nice combination when using webroot. No extra portal needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you? We can protect external users from resolving bad websites. And we have an extra layer now internaly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 5/21/2024 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign ## Questions about Webroot DNS Protection? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. [ Ask about Webroot DNS Protection ](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-webroot-dns-protection/discussions/new) ![Verified User](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User") G2 Verified User • Last activity over 6 years ago Who is Webroot SecureAnywhere® DNS Protection for? 1 Upvote 1 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-is-webroot-secureanywhere-dns-protection-for) ![Verified User](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User") G2 Verified User • Last activity over 6 years ago Do I need to install an agent to manage DNS Protection? 1 Upvote 1 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-i-need-to-install-an-agent-to-manage-dns-protection) [ View all Discussions ](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-webroot-dns-protection/discuss) ## Pricing Insights Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 2 months ### Return on Investment 9 months ### Perceived Cost $$$$$ [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-webroot-dns-protection/pricing) Webroot DNS Protection Comparisons ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_17d330a37bc2914fb3e2655da70c7a34/cisco-umbrella.png "Product Avatar Image") Cisco Umbrella 4.4/5(284) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/cisco-umbrella-vs-opentext-webroot-dns-protection) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_0c2a1c4d49999e3fd307b8ab0b1fe7af/dnsfilter.jpg "Product Avatar Image") DNSFilter 4.6/5(272) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/dnsfilter-vs-opentext-webroot-dns-protection) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_373119eef0e7e070946a2605069e12a7/webtitan-web-filter.png "Product Avatar Image") WebTitan Web Filter 4.3/5(85) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/webtitan-web-filter-vs-opentext-webroot-dns-protection) ##### ##### Webroot DNS Protection Features Protection DNS Protection Quarantine Continuous Monitoring Functionality DNS Lookups Threat Intelligence Advanced Traffic Filtering Administration Whitelisting Policy Enforcement Incident Reports [ View More Features ](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-webroot-dns-protection/features) ##### Categories on G2 [DDoS Protection](https://www.g2.com/categories/ddos-protection)[DNS Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/dns-security-solutions) ##### Explore More [What are the most popular payroll software options?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-most-popular-payroll-software-options)[Top-rated AI tools for creating training videos](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-top-rated-ai-tools-for-creating-training-videos-for-small-businesses)[Popular data observability tools](https://www.g2.com/discussions/popular-data-observability-tools) [What's the best value employee identity theft protection app for remote workers?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-s-the-best-value-employee-identity-theft-protection-app-for-remote-workers)[Best audit management software for small businesses](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-s-the-best-audit-management-software-for-small-businesses)[What K-12 student information systems are easiest to use for teachers and non-technical administrative staff?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-k-12-student-information-systems-are-easiest-to-use-for-teachers-and-non-technical-administrative-staff) [Show MoreShow Less](javascript:void(0);)