Cloudflare Gateway vs DNSFilter

Cloudflare Gateway9.0Visit DNSFilter8.7Visit

Higher score Cloudflare Gateway #2 in User Threat Prevention Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Cloudflare

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DNSFilter #3 in User Threat Prevention Software 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit DNSFilter

• Cloudflare Gateway fits best

  Teams seeking affordable, broad web and DNS filtering

• DNSFilter fits best

  Budget-conscious teams needing DNS protection

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Side by side

Feature	Cloudflare Gateway 9.0/10 Visit ↗	DNSFilter 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.7
Ranking	#2 in User Threat Prevention Software	#3 in User Threat Prevention Software
Best for	Teams seeking affordable, broad web and DNS filtering	Budget-conscious teams needing DNS protection
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$1/unit/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Live chat, Tickets, Phone	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	3,000+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cloudflare Gateway 0/5 · DNSFilter 0/5
Phishing simulations	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Browser isolation	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Attachment sandboxing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
User report button	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Automated remediation	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Protected channels	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Filters DNS, HTTP, and network traffic with threat and content policies Offers schedules, custom blocklists, SafeSearch, and activity logging Supports desktop, mobile, network on-ramps, and device-management integrations	Blocks phishing, malware, and botnet domains at the DNS layer. Core includes content filtering and DNS encryption for $1 per license monthly. Plus adds guest Wi-Fi, CyberSight analytics, and roaming clients on any platform.
Cons	The free plan is intended for teams under 50 users or proof-of-concept tests The $7 plan targets narrow SSE use cases and excludes enterprise support Optional HTTPS inspection and DLP integration add configuration considerations	There is no free plan; the free trial lasts 14 days. Core and Plus pricing is based on annual billing. Enterprise pricing is custom, so costs require a vendor quote.
Our verdict	Cloudflare Gateway is a cloud-native secure web gateway for organizations protecting employees, remote users, branch offices, and guest networks. It applies DNS, HTTP, and network filtering to internet traffic, with policies for threat and… Read the review →	DNSFilter is a cloud-based protective DNS platform for businesses, managed service providers, schools, and other organizations. It blocks malicious domains, phishing, malware, unwanted content, applications, and selected web categories… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Cloudflare Gateway — where it wins

  • Filters DNS, HTTP, and network traffic with threat and content policies
  • Offers schedules, custom blocklists, SafeSearch, and activity logging
  • Supports desktop, mobile, network on-ramps, and device-management integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • The free plan is intended for teams under 50 users or proof-of-concept tests
  • The $7 plan targets narrow SSE use cases and excludes enterprise support
  • Optional HTTPS inspection and DLP integration add configuration considerations

• DNSFilter — where it wins

  • Blocks phishing, malware, and botnet domains at the DNS layer.
  • Core includes content filtering and DNS encryption for $1 per license monthly.
  • Plus adds guest Wi-Fi, CyberSight analytics, and roaming clients on any platform.

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan; the free trial lasts 14 days.
  • Core and Plus pricing is based on annual billing.
  • Enterprise pricing is custom, so costs require a vendor quote.

• Cloudflare Gateway9.0/10 · Free plan

  A broad DNS, HTTP, and network filtering gateway with a free plan and paid entry at $7 per user monthly.

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• DNSFilter8.7/10 · 14-day trial

  DNS-layer threat protection with filtering and reporting, starting at $1 per license monthly.

  Visit DNSFilterFull verdict →