Top 11 Best DNS Filtering Solutions – 2026

This report provides an overview of DNS filtering—how it works, its security and productivity benefits, and use cases—and profiles 11 solutions for 2024 (Perimeter 81, OpenDNS, Cloudflare Gateway, DNSFilter, ScoutDNS, Webroot, DNSCyte, Cisco Umbrella, CIRA DNS Firewall, MXToolbox, SafeDNS). It summarizes features, strengths, and limitations to help organizations select a DNS-based secure web gateway to block phishing, malware, and inappropriate content while enforcing acceptable use policies.