Control D vs. Fortinet Comparison


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About 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 Fortinet is a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, known for its comprehensive and integrated approach to safeguarding digital networks, devices, and applications. Founded in 2000, Fortinet provides a wide range of products and services, including firewalls, endpoint protection, intrusion prevention systems, and secure access solutions. At the core of its offerings is the Fortinet Security Fabric, a unified platform that seamlessly integrates security tools to deliver visibility, automation, and real-time threat intelligence across the entire network. Trusted by businesses, governments, and service providers worldwide, Fortinet emphasizes innovation, scalability, and performance, ensuring robust defense against evolving cyber threats while supporting digital transformation and business continuity.
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 Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported
Audience Organizations and power users who want to control DNS on networks and devices		Audience Organizations interested in a powerful and comprehensive cybersecurity platform
Support Phone Support Not Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported		Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported
API Offers API Supported		API Offers API Not Supported
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Pricing $0.5/endpoint Consumer plans: $3–$6/month Business plans: $0.5–$2/endpoint/month Free Version Supported Free Trial Supported		Pricing No information available. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Not Supported
Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.9 / 5 ease 4.8 / 5 features 4.8 / 5 design 4.8 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews		Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 5.0 / 5 features 5.0 / 5 design 5.0 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews
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 Fortinet’s security features are highly advanced, particularly its firewalls and threat intelligence capabilities, which effectively detect and mitigate risks in real-time. The user interface is intuitive, and the solution integrates seamlessly into existing IT environments, reducing the complexity of implementation. Additionally, the company’s commitment to constant updates ensures robust protection against emerging threats. Cons While Fortinet is a powerful solution, some features can be complex for beginners to fully leverage without proper training. Additionally, premium support services can be pricey, although the quality of assistance is high. These minor drawbacks do not overshadow the platform’s overall excellence.
Training Documentation Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Not Supported In Person Not Supported		Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported
Company Information Control D Founded: 2021 Canada controld.com		Company Information Fortinet Founded: 2000 United States www.fortinet.com
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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 Ransomware Protection Supported Web Content Filtering Supported		Categories AI Cybersecurity Supported AIOps Supported Anti-Phishing Supported Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) Supported Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) Supported Cloud Management Supported Cloud Security Supported Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) Supported Cybersecurity Supported Data Loss Prevention Supported Deception Technology Supported Digital Experience Monitoring Supported Digital Risk Protection (DRP) Supported DNS Security Supported Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Supported Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Supported Endpoint Protection Supported Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Supported Firewall Supported Identity and Access Management (IAM) Supported Identity Management Supported Incident Response Supported IoT Security Supported Load Balancing Supported Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Supported Network Detection and Response (NDR) Supported Network Security Supported Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Supported Operational Technology (OT) Security Supported Privileged Access Management Supported Sandbox Supported SD-WAN Supported Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Supported Secure Email Gateway Supported Secure Web Gateways Supported Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) Supported SIEM Supported Threat Hunting Supported Web Application Firewalls (WAF) Supported Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Supported Zero Trust Security 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 Show More Features 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 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 Atera Supported ConnectWise Automate Supported DataBahn Not Supported Datto RMM Supported Dragos Platform Not Supported FortiAnalyzer Not Supported Fortinet FortiWeb Web Application Firewall Not Supported Fortinet SD-WAN Not Supported Google Chrome Supported Lacework Not Supported N‑able N-sight RMM Supported OPNsense Supported Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Not Supported Pulseway Supported Qevlar AI Not Supported SuperIT Not Supported SurePassID Not Supported Tangerin AI Not Supported Tenzir Not Supported Show More Integrations View All 24 Integrations		Integrations Atera Not Supported ConnectWise Automate Not Supported DataBahn Supported Datto RMM Not Supported Dragos Platform Supported FortiAnalyzer Supported Fortinet FortiWeb Web Application Firewall Supported Fortinet SD-WAN Supported Google Chrome Not Supported Lacework Supported N‑able N-sight RMM Not Supported OPNsense Not Supported Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Supported Pulseway Not Supported Qevlar AI Supported SuperIT Supported SurePassID Supported Tangerin AI Supported Tenzir Supported Show More Integrations View All 39 Integrations
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