DeCloudUs DNS vs ArmorDNS

DeCloudUs DNS8.9Visit ArmorDNS8.5Visit

Higher score DeCloudUs DNS #6 in DNS Filtering Services 8.9/10 Free plan · paid from $5.94/yr · 10-day trial Free plan✓ 7 of 7 features Visit DeCloudUs

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ArmorDNS #10 in DNS Filtering Services 8.5/10 From $5/mo · 7-day trial ✓ 7 of 7 features Visit ArmorDNS

• DeCloudUs DNS fits best

  Families wanting free profile-based filtering

• ArmorDNS fits best

  Families wanting paid per-device DNS policies

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Side by side

Feature	DeCloudUs DNS 8.9/10 Visit ↗	ArmorDNS 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.5
Ranking	#6 in DNS Filtering Services	#10 in DNS Filtering Services
Best for	Families wanting free profile-based filtering	Families wanting paid per-device DNS policies
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email	Email, Docs
Integrations	2 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features DeCloudUs DNS 7/7 · ArmorDNS 7/7
Malware blocking	✓	✓
Ad blocking	✓	✓
Adult content filtering	✓	✓
Per-device policies	✓	✓
Activity logs	✓	✓
Analytics dashboard	✓	✓
Custom blocklists	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	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	Per-device policies with managed and unmanaged device modes Real-time query logs with search and device filtering Encrypted DNS over TLS, DNS over HTTPS, and DNSSEC validation
Cons	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	No free plan is available The Organization tier costs $20 per month or $200 per year No AI features are included
Our verdict	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 →	ArmorDNS is a DNS-based filtering service for families, churches, ministries, and small organizations. It blocks ads, trackers, malware, phishing, adult content, gambling, and other domain categories before connections are established.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• ArmorDNS — where it wins

  • Per-device policies with managed and unmanaged device modes
  • Real-time query logs with search and device filtering
  • Encrypted DNS over TLS, DNS over HTTPS, and DNSSEC validation

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • The Organization tier costs $20 per month or $200 per year
  • No AI features are included

• DeCloudUs DNS8.9/10 · Free plan · paid from $5.94/yr · 10-day trial

  A flexible DNS filter for families that need profiles, schedules, and privacy controls.

  Visit DeCloudUsFull verdict →
• ArmorDNS8.5/10 · From $5/mo · 7-day trial

  Paid DNS filtering with per-device controls, logs, schedules, and encrypted DNS.

  Visit ArmorDNSFull verdict →