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CleanBrowsing vs NxFilter: catalog facts
CleanBrowsing	NxFilter
Freemium Free family filters, with paid plans for more control.	Free Free for all uses, including commercial ones.
Web	Self-hosted
Blocks malware, phishing and botnet domains Adult content blocking and enforced Safe Search	Per-user policies and reports with Active Directory integration Screen time control and data caps
DNS queries are sent to a third-party service DNS filtering can be bypassed by changing a device's DNS settings	Not open source More setup than needed for a single household
Hosted service	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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