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Head-to-head · DNS Filtering Services

Control D vs DeCloudUs DNS

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

Higher score Control D #3 in DNS Filtering Services 9.2/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 7 features Visit Control D

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

Control D 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 scoreControl D · 9.2/10
Free planboth
Free trialonly Control D
Most featuresDeCloudUs DNS · 7 of 7

Control D scores higher on our rubric for dns filtering services: 9.2 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

Control D is the better fit for power users wanting flexible DNS policies. DeCloudUs DNS is the better fit for families wanting free profile-based filtering.

Control D fits best
Power users wanting flexible DNS policies
DeCloudUs DNS fits best
Families wanting free profile-based filtering

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Side by side

Show only differences

Feature	Control D 9.2/10 Visit ↗	DeCloudUs DNS 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.9
Ranking	#3 in DNS Filtering Services	#6 in DNS Filtering Services
Best for	Power users wanting flexible DNS policies	Families wanting free profile-based filtering
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$2/device/mo	$5.94/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email
Integrations	20 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Control D 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	Custom rules support block, bypass, redirect, and wildcard actions Schedules, profiles, Safe Search, and analytics support detailed control DoH, DoT, DoQ, DoH3, and router deployment broaden compatibility	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	Some advanced features require paid plans Traffic redirection is limited to the Full Control plan Personal and SMB pricing uses different plan structures	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	Control D is a cloud-based DNS filtering and security platform for individuals, families, businesses, and organizations. It blocks malware, phishing, ads, trackers, unwanted content, and selected services at the DNS level. Users can create… 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 →

Control DDNS Filtering Services 9.2Free plan · 14-day trial
DeCloudUs DNSDNS Filtering Services 8.9Free plan · 10-day trial

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Strengths and trade-offs

Control D — where it wins
- Custom rules support block, bypass, redirect, and wildcard actions
- Schedules, profiles, Safe Search, and analytics support detailed control
- DoH, DoT, DoQ, DoH3, and router deployment broaden compatibility
Where it doesn't
- Some advanced features require paid plans
- Traffic redirection is limited to the Full Control plan
- Personal and SMB pricing uses different plan structures
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

Control D9.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A flexible DNS platform with detailed policies, schedules, analytics, and router deployment.
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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