Cisco Umbrella vs CIRA DNS Firewall

Cisco Umbrella9.1Visit CIRA DNS Firewall8.8Visit

Higher score Cisco Umbrella #2 in Internet Filtering Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Cisco Umbrella

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CIRA DNS Firewall #5 in Internet Filtering Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit CIRA

• Cisco Umbrella fits best

  Mature enterprise network filtering

• CIRA DNS Firewall fits best

  Threat-focused DNS protection

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Side by side

Feature	Cisco Umbrella 9.1/10 Visit ↗	CIRA DNS Firewall 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.8
Ranking	#2 in Internet Filtering Software	#5 in Internet Filtering Software
Best for	Mature enterprise network filtering	Threat-focused DNS protection
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request · 14-day trial	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Tickets, Phone, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cisco Umbrella 3/3 · CIRA DNS Firewall 2/3
Custom blocklists	✓	✓
Safe search controls	✓	✓
Filtering schedules	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Device limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Activity reports	Advanced	Advanced
Platform support	Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, iOS, Android, DNS networks, Cisco network devices	Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, ChromeOS and network DNS environments
Our review
Pros	DNS and category filtering with custom allow and block lists Identity, device, network, schedule, and application-based policies Cisco integrations, reporting APIs, and log exports	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
Cons	No free plan for smaller teams evaluating long term Pricing requires contacting sales Planned end-of-sale and end-of-life transition	Uses a contact-sales pricing model Does not offer a free plan Off-network coverage requires clients for supported remote devices
Our verdict	Cisco Umbrella is a cloud-delivered DNS and web security service for organizations that need to control internet access across users, devices, and networks. It combines DNS-layer blocking for malware, phishing, botnets, ransomware, and… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Cisco Umbrella — where it wins

  • DNS and category filtering with custom allow and block lists
  • Identity, device, network, schedule, and application-based policies
  • Cisco integrations, reporting APIs, and log exports

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan for smaller teams evaluating long term
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Planned end-of-sale and end-of-life transition

• 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

• Cisco Umbrella9.1/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

  A mature enterprise filter with broad controls, integrations, and contact-sales pricing.

  Visit Cisco UmbrellaFull verdict →
• CIRA DNS Firewall8.8/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit CIRAFull verdict →