Advanced DNS Security is listed under DNS and web filtering by Palo Alto Networks. The 12 alternatives below are listed in the same category and are compared on starting price, features and reviews from other MSPs.
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OpenText Core DNS Protection DNS-layer threat blocking with agent-based enforcement for remote and hybrid endpoints. 
DNSFilter AI-powered DNS filtering and threat blocking for networks and roaming devices. Advanced DNS Security vs DNSFilter
Cisco Umbrella Cloud DNS filtering and secure web gateway for multi-site networks and roaming users. 
Infoblox Threat Defense Cloud-native DNS security with predictive threat intelligence and agentless deployment. 
Heimdal DNS Security Enterprise DNS filtering and threat detection with cloud and endpoint deployment for MSPs. 
DNSSense DNS-layer threat detection with AI-powered protection and domain intelligence, priced on request. 
Cloudflare Gateway DNS and web gateway filtering via Cloudflare's global edge network, with policy-based access control. 
DefensX Browser security with AI protection and DNS filtering for MSPs, quote-only pricing with flexible tiers. 
WebTitan DNS filtering and malware blocking for MSPs managing multiple client networks. 
NordLayer Cloud VPN and ZTNA with DNS filtering, from $8 per user per month. Advanced DNS Security vs NordLayer
Zscaler Internet Access Enterprise zero trust security with DNS filtering, web gateway, and threat protection. 
SafeDNS Cloud DNS filtering priced per user with 24/7 support and MSP white-labeling. Advanced DNS Security vs SafeDNS| Feature | Advanced DNS Security | OpenText Core DNS Protection | DNSFilter | Cisco Umbrella | Infoblox Threat Defense | Heimdal DNS Security | DNSSense |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNS-layer blocking | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Content category filtering | unknown | unknown | yes | yes | yes | unknown | yes |
| Roaming agent for off-network devices | unknown | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Secure web gateway | unknown | no | unknown | yes | yes | no | unknown |
| Multi-tenant dashboard | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Per-site policy | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | unknown |
| RMM integration | unknown | yes | yes | unknown | unknown | 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 | yes | unknown | yes |
| Network-wide router deployment | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
OpenText Core DNS Protection, which matches 7 of the 7 features Advanced DNS Security supports.
