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Head-to-head · Internet Filtering Software

CIRA DNS Firewall vs Check Point URL Filtering

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score CIRA DNS Firewall #5 in Internet Filtering Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit CIRA
Check Point URL Filtering #6 in Internet Filtering Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Check Point

CIRA DNS Firewall leads on 0 checks, Check Point URL Filtering on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCIRA DNS Firewall · 8.8/10

CIRA DNS Firewall scores higher on our rubric for internet filtering software: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

CIRA DNS Firewall is the better fit for threat-focused DNS protection. Check Point URL Filtering is the better fit for check Point security environments.

  • CIRA DNS Firewall fits best

    Threat-focused DNS protection

  • Check Point URL Filtering fits best

    Check Point security environments

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Side by side

Feature CIRA DNS Firewall 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Check Point URL Filtering 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.7
Ranking #5 in Internet Filtering Software #6 in Internet Filtering Software
Best for Threat-focused DNS protection Check Point security environments
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Docs
Integrations 3 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CIRA DNS Firewall 2/3 · Check Point URL Filtering 2/3
Custom blocklists ✓ ✓
Safe search controls ✓ ✓
Filtering schedules Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Device limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Activity reports Advanced Advanced
Platform support Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, ChromeOS and network DNS environments Check Point Security Gateway; HTTPS/HTTP web traffic; browser-based Harmony Browse variant supports Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Chrome, Firefox, Edge Chromium, Safari 14+, and Brave
Our review
Pros
  • Blocks malware, phishing, ransomware and botnet domains at the DNS layer
  • Combines category rules, URL controls, SafeSearch and custom block pages
  • Supports remote-device protection, reporting and SIEM integrations
  • Granular policies by category, user, group, machine, or URL
  • SSL/TLS inspection, SafeSearch, and custom allowlists or blocklists
  • SmartEvent logging plus UserCheck policy education
Cons
  • Uses a contact-sales pricing model
  • Does not offer a free plan
  • Off-network coverage requires clients for supported remote devices
  • Primarily suited to organizations using Check Point Security Gateway
  • Pricing requires contact with Check Point or a partner
  • Advanced controls depend on the Check Point security ecosystem
Our verdict

CIRA DNS Firewall is a cloud-based DNS security and internet filtering service for businesses, schools, universities, municipalities and other organizations. It blocks malicious domains, phishing, malware and botnet activity before users…

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Check Point URL Filtering is a web access control product for organizations that need to restrict malicious, inappropriate, or non-work-related websites. It is designed primarily for teams operating Check Point Security Gateways, with…

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  1. CIRA DNS FirewallInternet Filtering Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. Check Point URL FilteringInternet Filtering Software 8.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CIRA DNS Firewall — where it wins

    • Blocks malware, phishing, ransomware and botnet domains at the DNS layer
    • Combines category rules, URL controls, SafeSearch and custom block pages
    • Supports remote-device protection, reporting and SIEM integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Uses a contact-sales pricing model
    • Does not offer a free plan
    • Off-network coverage requires clients for supported remote devices

  • Check Point URL Filtering — where it wins

    • Granular policies by category, user, group, machine, or URL
    • SSL/TLS inspection, SafeSearch, and custom allowlists or blocklists
    • SmartEvent logging plus UserCheck policy education

    Where it doesn't

    • Primarily suited to organizations using Check Point Security Gateway
    • Pricing requires contact with Check Point or a partner
    • Advanced controls depend on the Check Point security ecosystem
  • CIRA DNS Firewall8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    Centralized DNS protection with content controls, reporting and off-network coverage.

    Visit CIRAFull verdict →
  • Check Point URL Filtering8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A policy-rich web filter for organizations built around Check Point gateways.

    Visit Check PointFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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