DefensX alternatives for MSPs

DefensX is listed under DNS and web filtering by DefensX. The 12 alternatives below are listed in the same category and are compared on starting price, features and reviews from other MSPs.

Updated 6 September 2026.

1. Cisco Umbrella Cloud DNS filtering and secure web gateway for multi-site networks and roaming users.
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   Cisco · cloud · Matches 9 of 9 features DefensX supports

2. Infoblox Threat Defense Cloud-native DNS security with predictive threat intelligence and agentless deployment.
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   Infoblox · cloud, on-premises, hybrid · Matches 9 of 9 features DefensX supports

3. Zscaler Internet Access Enterprise zero trust security with DNS filtering, web gateway, and threat protection.
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   Zscaler · cloud · Matches 8 of 9 features DefensX supports

4. Cloudflare Gateway DNS and web gateway filtering via Cloudflare's global edge network, with policy-based access control.
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   Cloudflare · cloud · Matches 8 of 9 features DefensX supports

5. DNSFilter AI-powered DNS filtering and threat blocking for networks and roaming devices.
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   DNSFilter · From US$1.00 per user per year · Free trial · cloud · Matches 8 of 9 features DefensX supports

   DefensX vs DNSFilter
6. NordLayer Cloud VPN and ZTNA with DNS filtering, from $8 per user per month.
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   Nord Security · From US$8.00 per user per month · Free trial · cloud · Matches 7 of 9 features DefensX supports

   DefensX vs NordLayer
7. DNSSense DNS-layer threat detection with AI-powered protection and domain intelligence, priced on request.
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   DNSSense · Free trial · cloud · Matches 7 of 9 features DefensX supports

8. OpenText Core DNS Protection DNS-layer threat blocking with agent-based enforcement for remote and hybrid endpoints.
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   OpenText · cloud · Matches 7 of 9 features DefensX supports

9. WebTitan DNS filtering and malware blocking for MSPs managing multiple client networks.
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   CyberSentriq · cloud, on-premises · Matches 7 of 9 features DefensX supports

10. Advanced DNS Security Cloud DNS security for Palo Alto firewalls, blocking 157 million malicious domains daily.
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    Palo Alto Networks · Free trial · cloud · Matches 6 of 9 features DefensX supports

11. Todyl A single agent bundling SASE, EDR, SIEM and MXDR, sold in three tiers priced on request.
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    Todyl · Free trial · cloud · Matches 5 of 9 features DefensX supports

12. SafeDNS Cloud DNS filtering priced per user with 24/7 support and MSP white-labeling.
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    SafeDNS, Inc. · From US$0.90 per user per month · Free trial · cloud · Matches 6 of 9 features DefensX supports

    DefensX vs SafeDNS

Features

Features compared

Feature	DefensX	Cisco Umbrella	Infoblox Threat Defense	Zscaler Internet Access	Cloudflare Gateway	DNSFilter	NordLayer
DNS-layer blocking	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Content category filtering	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Roaming agent for off-network devices	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Secure web gateway	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	unknown	yes
Multi-tenant dashboard	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Per-site policy	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	unknown
RMM integration	unknown	unknown	unknown	no	unknown	yes	no
Threat intelligence feed	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
SafeSearch enforcement	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown
Reporting and audit log	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Custom block and allow lists	yes	yes	yes	unknown	unknown	yes	unknown
Network-wide router deployment	unknown	yes	yes	no	yes	yes	yes

FAQ

What is the closest alternative to DefensX?

Cisco Umbrella, which matches 9 of the 9 features DefensX supports.

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DefensX listing All DNS and web filtering software Cisco Umbrella alternativesInfoblox Threat Defense alternativesZscaler Internet Access alternativesCloudflare Gateway alternatives