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Head-to-head · DNS Filtering Services

DeCloudUs DNS vs CleanBrowsing

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score DeCloudUs DNS #6 in DNS Filtering Services 8.9/10 Free plan · 10-day trial Free plan✓ 7 of 7 features Visit DeCloudUs
CleanBrowsing #8 in DNS Filtering Services 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 7 features Visit CleanBrowsing

DeCloudUs DNS leads on 0 checks, CleanBrowsing 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 scoreDeCloudUs DNS · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresDeCloudUs DNS · 7 of 7

DeCloudUs DNS scores higher on our rubric for dns filtering services: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

DeCloudUs DNS is the better fit for families wanting free profile-based filtering. CleanBrowsing is the better fit for families managing up to 25 devices.

  • DeCloudUs DNS fits best

    Families wanting free profile-based filtering

  • CleanBrowsing fits best

    Families managing up to 25 devices

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Side by side

Feature DeCloudUs DNS 8.9/10 Visit ↗ CleanBrowsing 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #6 in DNS Filtering Services #8 in DNS Filtering Services
Best for Families wanting free profile-based filtering Families managing up to 25 devices
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $5.94/yr $75/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email Email, Docs
Integrations 2 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DeCloudUs DNS 7/7 · CleanBrowsing 1/7
Malware blocking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Ad blocking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Adult content filtering ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Per-device policies ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Activity logs ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Analytics dashboard ✓ (best) Not checked yet
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
  • Profiles, custom lists, SafeSearch, schedules, and activity logging
  • Encrypted DNS through DNS-over-HTTPS, DNS-over-TLS, and DNSCrypt
  • Supports major operating systems, routers, browsers, and API access
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
  • Paid self-service plans do not include a trial
  • Basic plans limit coverage to 25 devices and 3 profiles
  • API access is limited to the Pro 100 plan
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…

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CleanBrowsing is a DNS-based internet filtering service for families, schools, businesses, public Wi-Fi providers, and other organizations. It applies predefined content and platform filters to domain requests, while supporting custom…

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  1. DeCloudUs DNSDNS Filtering Services 8.9Free plan · 10-day trial
  2. CleanBrowsingDNS Filtering Services 8.7Free plan

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

  • CleanBrowsing — where it wins

    • Profiles, custom lists, SafeSearch, schedules, and activity logging
    • Encrypted DNS through DNS-over-HTTPS, DNS-over-TLS, and DNSCrypt
    • Supports major operating systems, routers, browsers, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid self-service plans do not include a trial
    • Basic plans limit coverage to 25 devices and 3 profiles
    • API access is limited to the Pro 100 plan
  • DeCloudUs DNS8.9/10 · Free plan · 10-day trial

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

    Visit DeCloudUsFull verdict →
  • CleanBrowsing8.7/10 · Free plan

    A flexible DNS filter with family-focused controls, encrypted DNS, schedules, and broad device coverage.

    Visit CleanBrowsingFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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