FlashStart

FlashStart

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About

FlashStart is a global, cloud-based cyber security platform that specializes in DNS filtering with the support of artificial intelligence. It protects against malware and unwanted contents by classifying domains into eighty-five categories, using machine learning with high predictive capability and incorporating government blacklists and warnings for high-risk sites. It offers global coverage, thanks to Anycast Network, which is among the fastest and most stable in the world. It presents advanced and exclusive features, like geographically based protection. Easy installation, centralized multi-tenant management, filter customization, and maximum cost-effectiveness make FlashStart the optimal cloud solution for businesses, PAs, schools, households, etc.

About

NxFilter is a free, lightweight DNS filtering solution designed to deliver excellent performance without causing latency issues in your network. It offers advanced features such as Active Directory integration, DNS over HTTPS support, screen time management, data caps, user-level reporting, remote user filtering, and clustering. NxFilter is suitable for various environments, including commercial enterprises, nonprofits, schools, hospitals, and family protection, providing multiple filtering policies based on users and groups. The software caches DNS responses from upstream servers, reducing DNS traffic and enhancing efficiency. It supports user authentication methods, including Active Directory integration, and offers URL keyword filtering to block specific search terms in search engines. NxFilter is known for its stability, often running for months without requiring restarts, and is scalable to accommodate several thousand users.

Platforms Supported

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

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

ISP & WISP, MSP, Retailers

Audience

Network administrators and IT professionals interested in a solution to optimize their network security and manage internet usage across various environments

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

Support

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

API

Offers API Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$0.90/month
Pricing Model: Per User
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

Free
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

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

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.3 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 4.7 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • It's easy to configure, works fine and efficiently. This product covers almost every content that we wanted to block. Since we've installed FlashStart, our students had never seen bad web content again.
  • This was a very easy setup. Just added to my router and it started working right away. Had a couple websites that it was blocking that we used and adding them to the allow list was quick and simple. Glad I found the website. Much simpler than trying to setup my own filter.
  • Tool well-built and simple to use. Possibility of implementation at network level or directly at endpoints. Anycast network with excellent performance in all major locations. Fast and efficient support. Current technology integrated with artificial intelligence where we can really guarantee security. Collection method and attractive prices.
  • FlashStart is set up in a few minutes and is a high value solution for our customers. Malware Protection works at its best. As a customer, you retrieve reports every week showing nicely how effectively protection works. The team from FlashStart works close with its partners and is implementing ideas proposed by them.

Cons

  • Honestly there's nothing to me to be considered as a con.
  • Figuring out what package I needed to purchase. It's sold based of the number of devices connected and it took me awhile to figure that out as a school we get a lot of extra devices connected to our network at different times. It would be nice if the filter would of kept a tally of how many devices hit it during my trial.
  • So far everything is perfect, as expected. In occasional problems related to small details such as uncategorized local domains, we called support and were quickly attended to.
  • In five years of using FlashStart the service once was not available for about half an hour.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • NxFilter has been a great solution for our university (UEMASUL – Universidade Estadual da Região Tocantina do Maranhão). It is lightweight, easy to deploy, and offers excellent control over DNS and web filtering policies. The user interface is intuitive, and the reporting tools make it simple to monitor network activity. The support team is responsive and very helpful whenever assistance is needed.
  • What I really like is how simple the installation process is. It sets up quickly on both Windows Server and Linux or another The online documentation is clear and detailed, and the automatic site categorization provided by the database is a real plus.
  • I really appreciate the ease of installation. It installs very easily on Windows Server or on Linux, for example. The online documentation is very comprehensive. The biggest advantage is the database that automatically sorts the sites.

Cons

  • There is a small learning curve at first when setting up policies and user groups, but once configured, it runs very smoothly.
  • Nothing major to point out, just that I didn’t find anything I particularly disliked.
  • Nothing special, worth noting that I didn’t like it.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Company Information

FlashStart Group Srl
Founded: 2003
Italy
flashstart.com

Company Information

NxFilter
Republic of Korea
nxfilter.org

Alternatives

Alternatives

personalDNSfilter

personalDNSfilter

Zenz Solutions
OpenDNS

OpenDNS

Cisco Umbrella
Safer Web

Safer Web

Reason Cybersecurity

Categories

Cloud Security Supported
Cybersecurity Supported
DNS Filtering Supported
DNS Security Supported
DNS Servers Supported

Categories

DNS Filtering Supported

Artificial Intelligence Features

Chatbot Supported
For eCommerce Supported
For Healthcare Supported
For Sales Supported
Image Recognition Not Supported
Machine Learning Supported
Multi-Language Supported
Natural Language Processing Supported
Predictive Analytics Supported
Process/Workflow Automation Supported
Rules-Based Automation Supported
Virtual Personal Assistant (VPA) Not Supported

Cloud Security Features

Antivirus Supported
Application Security Supported
Behavioral Analytics Supported
Encryption Not Supported
Endpoint Management Supported
Incident Management Not Supported
Intrusion Detection System Supported
Threat Intelligence Supported
Two-Factor Authentication Supported
Vulnerability Management Supported

Cybersecurity Features

AI / Machine Learning Supported
Behavioral Analytics Supported
Endpoint Management Supported
Incident Management Supported
IOC Verification Not Supported
Tokenization Not Supported
Vulnerability Scanning Supported
Whitelisting / Blacklisting 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 Not Supported
Time-based Controls Supported
VPN Blocking Supported
White Label Supported
Whitelisting Supported

Integrations

Active Directory Supported

Integrations

Active Directory Supported
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