--- description: Review of SafeDNS Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: SafeDNS | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Cloud Security Software](/directory/4329/cloud-security/software) > [SafeDNS](/software/167341/safedns) # SafeDNS Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/167341/safedns Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/167341/safedns?page=2) > SafeDNS is a cloud-based internet security and web content filtering service that provides businesses with protection against dangerous, inappropriate and irrelevant sites. The solution also caters to educational institutions and home users. SafeDNS can be installed on individual devices and on routers to protect all users on a network. The SafeDNS service helps users block entire content categories and specific websites. The solution filters out botnets, malicious and phishing websites and most of online advertising such as context ads, video and audio advertisements, banners and pop-ups. SafeDNS filters online content according to user-introduced filtering rules. The SafeDNS service resolves DNS requests and matches them with its existing database of categorized internet resources. The service is compliant with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and is appropriate for educational institutions including K-12 schools and higher education. It also offers an allowlist-only mode which enables network administrators give users access to permitted websites from the user's allowlist. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 35 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 35 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: SafeDNS - **Founded**: 2010 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 13.50 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, English, Spanish, Turkish - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR China, Italy, Kenya, Malta, New Zealand, Poland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and 1 more ## Features - AI/Machine Learning - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Active Directory Integration - Activity Dashboard - Activity Monitoring - Activity Tracking - Application Security - Backup and Recovery - Behavioral Analytics - Billing & Invoicing - Cloud Application Security - Dashboard - Data Security - Device Management - Endpoint Management - Endpoint Protection Software - Firewalls - HIPAA Compliant - Incident Management ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Cloud Security Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4329/cloud-security/software) ## Related Categories - [Cloud Security Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4329/cloud-security/software) - [Network Security Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4170/network-security/software) - [MSP Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4553/msp/software) - [Cybersecurity Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4643/cybersecurity/software) - [Endpoint Protection Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4777/endpoint-protection-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Splunk Enterprise](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/234262/splunk-enterprise) — 4.6/5 (259 reviews) ## Reviews ### "SafeDNS for any vertical" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *15 March 2019* | Wireless | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Is very easy to use and implement, the complete content filtering and content block is amazing > > **Cons**: It would be great that the solution could have a MDM functionality for educational vertical. > > A very complete and robust service of content filtering and block content, the google and youtube safe search mode is awesome ----- ### "Affordable, Cloud-Based Web Filtering" — 5.0/5 > **John** | *4 February 2021* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I've been using SafeDNS on the school network I manage for a number of years. Here's the pros: 1. The cost, especially for educational institutions, is very affordable. 2. Implementation is simple if you're well versed in router configuration. 3. The interface is simple. Preset categories seem to be fairly effective. 4. Forced Safe Search for search engines and Forced Restricted Mode for YouTube is a great feature for implementing in a school. 5. Changes in configuration can be made from any web browser at any time, so management is remote. > > **Cons**: 1. At the present time, the SafeDNS agent, which automatically sends your IP information to SafeDNS, is available for Windows only. macOS users are out of luck. For my application, this isn't a huge deal because I have the network set up on a static IP, but for those with a dynamic IP address, the only way to keep the filtering working 100% is to use the agent app. ----- ### "RFIT Comunicaciones" — 4.0/5 > **Alejo** | *4 February 2021* | Computer Networking | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to use and manage different client accounts > > **Cons**: SafeDNS still not have a solution for App filter content > > Good experience ----- ### "Web Security affordable" — 4.0/5 > **Jorge** | *26 January 2021* | Computer & Network Security | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The use of classes or type of web content and the use of white/black lists. Also the possibility to create profiles and schedules. > > **Cons**: There are various factors that affect that the software works well, so is not that simple for a non technical person to determine where the problem could be if the software is not working properly, however, the support from SafeDNS is really good and they will help you solve any issue. Also to get most out of the profiles it is necesary to install the client on a PC and also the vpn client on the phones, along with the dynamic dns client in case the router doesnt support it, so all this can complicate the installation and reduce the customer experience and satisfaction. > > Im happy with it, the more I know how it works the better use I can get from it. ----- ### "SafeDNS offers good protection, at a reasonable price." — 4.0/5 > **David** | *1 February 2021* | Computer & Network Security | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Once the software is set up, it's simple. The end-users don't have to really \*do\* anything. It just starts taking affect, and preventing them from accessing the sites we don't want them to access. This is true even where the users are distributed, and not on the same network. > > **Cons**: This product is not, at its heart, designed for the MSP model. It's designed for, "I'm using this to manage my network." And so, licensing is not as clear as I'd like to see it. Managing licenses, or license groups is also not as clear as I'd like. There also doesn't seem to be a very clear guide as to what command-line options are needed for a push-out deployment. > > Generally, we use this to prevent accidents. An accident might be someone opening a site that is inappropriate for the workplace, and expose the client to workplace harassment claims. It might also be one that prevents someone from going to a malware site, and infecting the network. 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