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Control D is a customizable DNS filtering and traffic redirection platform that leverages Secure DNS protocols like DNS-over-HTTPS, DNS-over-TLS and DNS-over-QUIC, with support for Legacy DNS. - Block malicious threats - Block unwanted types of content network wide (ads & trackers, IoT telemetry, adult content, socials, and more) - Deploy in minutes on fleets of devices using RMM - Manage clients using sub-organizations - Gain visibility on network events and usage patterns, with client level granularity - Re-route traffic via proxies (through DNS) for improved privacy and security - Enjoy superior UX and simplicity Think of it as your personal Authoritative DNS resolver for the entire Internet that gives you granular control over what domains get resolved, redirected or blocked.

About

DNSGuard is a high-performance, privacy-focused DNS resolver which blocks ads, trackers, phishing sites and malware before they can load. Alongside plain DNS for compatibility, it supports modern encrypted DNS standards such as DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH), DNS-over-TLS (DoT) and DNS-over-QUIC (DoQ). Designed for speed and reliability, DNSGuard routes queries through multiple redundant servers to ensure uptime, even under heavy traffic. It never keeps any logs, making it ideal for privacy-conscious individuals, families, businesses, schools and hosting providers. Setting it up is simple: just point your device or network to DNSGuard and enjoy a cleaner, faster and more secure internet.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Supported

Audience

Organizations and power users who want to control DNS on networks and devices

Audience

Privacy-conscious users, businesses, non-profits, educational institutions, developers, sysadmins, and hosting providers

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Supported

API

Offers API Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$0.5/endpoint
Consumer plans: $3–$6/month
Business plans: $0.5–$2/endpoint/month
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

0$
100% Free
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.9 / 5
ease 4.8 / 5
features 4.8 / 5
design 4.8 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros from Real Users

Pros

  • I have it since the first release, great way to handle DNS queries and keep everything clear and secure, fast responses, easy management and plenty of options.
  • Simple setup Multiple deployment options Good prices Good blocking Intuitive layout Good support.
  • The layout is easy to navigate and configure. Advanced DNS settings are available but the interface isn't complicated. Service itself has been super fast and reliable. Support has been amazing. Very quick and knowledgeable. Provisioning scripts work great.
  • Easy deployment and set up. Fantastic, responsive customer service. Easy and intuitive admin portal and UI. Reasonable pricing.
  • -Easy to configure and set up -Works seamlessly with Apple iPad's -Accurate results (it does what it is supposed to at all times) -Fast DNS resolution -Very functional web interface -Lots of up-to-date supporting documentation -Packed with features and filter sets that just make sense (and actually work!) -Actively being developed, maintained, and supported -Support is fantastic and great customer service! -Fair pricing
  • This is a great tool for serverless environments that need DNS filtering. The entire team that we have worked with is always very responsive and it's a pleasure getting to know their product better.
  • Incredibly feature rich and powerful tool for a fraction of the cost of the competition. Great blocking features with regular updates meeting more and more needs monthly.
  • Best support you can find. These guys know their stuff. Easy to use. Easy to manage. Easy to deploy.
  • Been using the business beta for about 3 months now after being a user of the consumer service for 8 months. The service is very different from other DNS platforms I used before (Umbrella, dnsfilter) and there is a bit of a learning curve but after you "get it" there is no going back. DNS resolution is very fast I'm seeing about ~5ms and DNS-over-HTTPS3 is supported. I don't know any other DNS service that has this. Onboarding was very straight forward, we use Ninja and the provided tutorial was very useful. I onboarded 250 clients in a manner of minutes, seriously. We use this for malware blocking and some general content filtering and it does the job. No false positives so far.
  • This is a very highly customizable DNS platform, that is not overly complicated. Can block malware, trackers and even ads! Browsing with it enabled makes browsing the Internet a lot more palatable. Works on mobile without any software and the redirection feature is quite excellent as it eliminated the need for VPNs for our company. Router deployment was especially easy. We use Ubiqiti, and the process was copying a single command and running it in SSH on the router. A+

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • The ad and Tracker blocking is insane good The support is very friendly they helped me with some issues on facebook they fixed it very fast

Cons

  • I dont have any cons atm and I think there will be no cons in the future

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Control D
Founded: 2021
Canada
controld.com

Company Information

DNSGuard
Founded: 2024
Germany
dnsguard.pub

Alternatives

Alternatives

WebTitan

WebTitan

TitanHQ
SafeServe

SafeServe

Namecheap
OpenDNS

OpenDNS

Cisco Umbrella

Categories

Ad Blockers Supported
Anti-Phishing Supported
Anti-Spyware Supported
DNS Filtering Supported
DNS Monitoring Supported
DNS Security Supported
Managed DNS Supported
Network Security Supported
Proxy Servers Supported

Categories

DNS Servers Supported

Managed DNS Features

Anti-Malware Supported
Change Management Not Supported
DDoS Protection Not Supported
Disaster Recovery Not Supported
DNS Failover Supported
DNS Propagation Supported
Global DNS Network Supported
Intelligent Traffic Routing Supported
Load Balancing Not Supported
Reporting / Analytics Supported
Secondary DNS Supported
Web Application Firewall (WAF) Supported

Network Security Features

Access Control Supported
Analytics / Reporting Supported
Compliance Reporting Not Supported
Firewalls Supported
Internet Usage Monitoring Supported
Intrusion Detection System Supported
Threat Response Not Supported
VPN Supported
Vulnerability Scanning Not Supported

Proxy Servers Features

Anonymous Supported
Automatic IP Rotation Not Supported
Data Center Proxies Not Supported
Geo-Targeting Supported
Mobile Proxies Not Supported
Reporting / Analytics Supported
Residential Proxies Supported
SSL Supported
Whitelisted IPs Not Supported

Web Content Filtering Features

Antivirus Supported
Automated Blacklist Supported
Browser-based Management Portal Supported
Category / Keyword Filters Supported
LDAP Integration Not Supported
Multi-Language Filtering Supported
Reporting / Analytics Supported
Roles / Permissions Supported
SSL Inspection Supported
Time-based Controls Supported
VPN Blocking Supported
White Label Supported
Whitelisting Supported

Integrations

Altima Linux Not Supported
Arch Linux Not Supported
Artix Linux Not Supported
BlackArch Linux Not Supported
Bodhi Linux Not Supported
CentOS Not Supported
ConnectWise Automate Supported
Kaseya VSA Supported
LogMeIn Central Supported
MSP360 RMM Supported
ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP Supported
Microsoft Edge Supported
Mozilla Firefox Supported
NinjaOne Supported
OPNsense Supported
Pulseway Supported
Tailscale Supported
TeamViewer Supported
Ubuntu Not Supported
Vivaldi Supported

Integrations

Altima Linux Supported
Arch Linux Supported
Artix Linux Supported
BlackArch Linux Supported
Bodhi Linux Supported
CentOS Supported
ConnectWise Automate Not Supported
Kaseya VSA Not Supported
LogMeIn Central Not Supported
MSP360 RMM Not Supported
ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP Not Supported
Microsoft Edge Not Supported
Mozilla Firefox Not Supported
NinjaOne Not Supported
OPNsense Not Supported
Pulseway Not Supported
Tailscale Not Supported
TeamViewer Not Supported
Ubuntu Supported
Vivaldi Not Supported
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