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Head-to-head · DNS Filtering Services

Cloudflare Gateway vs DeCloudUs DNS

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
8 checks side by side

Higher score Cloudflare Gateway #5 in DNS Filtering Services 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 7 features Visit Cloudflare

DeCloudUs DNS #6 in DNS Filtering Services 8.9/10 Free plan · 10-day trial Free plan✓ 7 of 7 features Visit DeCloudUs

Cloudflare Gateway leads on 0 checks, DeCloudUs DNS on 0, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

Highest scoreCloudflare Gateway · 9.0/10
Free planboth
Most featuresDeCloudUs DNS · 7 of 7

Cloudflare Gateway scores higher on our rubric for dns filtering services: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

Cloudflare Gateway is the better fit for organizations needing DNS plus network filtering. DeCloudUs DNS is the better fit for families wanting free profile-based filtering.

Cloudflare Gateway fits best
Organizations needing DNS plus network filtering
DeCloudUs DNS fits best
Families wanting free profile-based filtering

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Side by side

Show only differences

Feature	Cloudflare Gateway 9.0/10 Visit ↗	DeCloudUs DNS 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.9
Ranking	#5 in DNS Filtering Services	#6 in DNS Filtering Services
Best for	Organizations needing DNS plus network filtering	Families wanting free profile-based filtering
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$5.94/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Live chat, Tickets, Phone	Email
Integrations	6 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Cloudflare Gateway 1/7 · DeCloudUs DNS 7/7
Malware blocking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Ad blocking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Adult content filtering	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Per-device policies	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Activity logs	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Analytics dashboard	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Custom blocklists	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes DNS filtering, SafeSearch, schedules, identity policies, and logs Supports DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, packet, port, and protocol policies Works across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, network DNS, and API	Parental categories cover adult content, social media, streaming, and gambling Separate profiles support individual policies, schedules, and custom rules Encrypted DNS includes DoH, DoT, DNSCrypt, API, and MCP management
Cons	Free plan is intended for teams under 50 users or proof-of-concept tests Free plan includes up to 24 hours of standard log retention Contract pricing is custom, so costs require a tailored quote	Advanced filtering categories and individual service blocks are tied to Premium Additional profiles, schedules, and regional resolvers require Premium Plus Device setup depends on support for encrypted DNS configuration
Our verdict	Cloudflare Gateway is a cloud-delivered secure web gateway for organizations that need more than domain blocking. It filters DNS, network, and HTTP traffic, with policies for malware, phishing, content categories, applications, hostnames,… Read the review →	DeCloudUs DNS is an encrypted DNS resolver and filtering service for individuals, families, and households. It blocks ads, trackers, malware, phishing domains, and selectable content categories at the DNS layer. Families can create… Read the review →

Cloudflare GatewayDNS Filtering Services 9.0Free plan
DeCloudUs DNSDNS Filtering Services 8.9Free plan · 10-day trial

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Strengths and trade-offs

Cloudflare Gateway — where it wins
- Free plan includes DNS filtering, SafeSearch, schedules, identity policies, and logs
- Supports DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, packet, port, and protocol policies
- Works across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, network DNS, and API
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is intended for teams under 50 users or proof-of-concept tests
- Free plan includes up to 24 hours of standard log retention
- Contract pricing is custom, so costs require a tailored quote
DeCloudUs DNS — where it wins
- Parental categories cover adult content, social media, streaming, and gambling
- Separate profiles support individual policies, schedules, and custom rules
- Encrypted DNS includes DoH, DoT, DNSCrypt, API, and MCP management
Where it doesn't
- Advanced filtering categories and individual service blocks are tied to Premium
- Additional profiles, schedules, and regional resolvers require Premium Plus
- Device setup depends on support for encrypted DNS configuration

Cloudflare Gateway9.0/10 · Free plan
A flexible DNS and network filtering service with HTTP inspection from $7 per user monthly.
Visit Cloudflare Full verdict →
DeCloudUs DNS8.9/10 · Free plan · 10-day trial
A flexible DNS filter for families that need profiles, schedules, and privacy controls.
Visit DeCloudUs Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 7 Oct 2026 · How we research and update