DNSSense alternatives for MSPs

DNSSense is listed under DNS and web filtering by DNSSense. 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. 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 8 features DNSSense supports

   DNSSense vs DNSFilter
2. Cisco Umbrella Cloud DNS filtering and secure web gateway for multi-site networks and roaming users.
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   Cisco · cloud · Matches 8 of 8 features DNSSense supports

3. Infoblox Threat Defense Cloud-native DNS security with predictive threat intelligence and agentless deployment.
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   Infoblox · cloud, on-premises, hybrid · Matches 8 of 8 features DNSSense supports

4. 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 8 features DNSSense supports

   DNSSense vs NordLayer
5. 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 8 features DNSSense supports

6. 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 7 of 8 features DNSSense supports

7. DefensX Browser security with AI protection and DNS filtering for MSPs, quote-only pricing with flexible tiers.
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   DefensX · cloud · Matches 7 of 8 features DNSSense supports

8. WebTitan DNS filtering and malware blocking for MSPs managing multiple client networks.
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   CyberSentriq · cloud, on-premises · Matches 7 of 8 features DNSSense supports

9. 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 8 features DNSSense supports

10. 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 8 features DNSSense supports

    DNSSense vs SafeDNS
11. Zscaler Internet Access Enterprise zero trust security with DNS filtering, web gateway, and threat protection.
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    Zscaler · cloud · Matches 6 of 8 features DNSSense supports

12. Heimdal DNS Security Enterprise DNS filtering and threat detection with cloud and endpoint deployment for MSPs.
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    Heimdal Security · cloud, on-premises · Matches 6 of 8 features DNSSense supports

Features

Features compared

Feature	DNSSense	DNSFilter	Cisco Umbrella	Infoblox Threat Defense	NordLayer	OpenText Core DNS Protection	Cloudflare Gateway
DNS-layer blocking	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Content category filtering	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	unknown	yes
Roaming agent for off-network devices	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Secure web gateway	unknown	unknown	yes	yes	yes	no	yes
Multi-tenant dashboard	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Per-site policy	unknown	yes	yes	yes	unknown	yes	yes
RMM integration	unknown	yes	unknown	unknown	no	yes	unknown
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	yes	unknown	yes	unknown
Network-wide router deployment	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes

FAQ

What is the closest alternative to DNSSense?

DNSFilter, which matches 8 of the 8 features DNSSense supports.

Related pages

DNSSense listing All DNS and web filtering software DNSFilter alternativesCisco Umbrella alternativesInfoblox Threat Defense alternativesNordLayer alternatives