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Control D vs FlashStart: catalog facts
Control DFlashStart
Freemium

A free tier is available. Paid plans are charged per endpoint.

Paid

Paid licences with a free trial; prices are given on request.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Web
  • Per-device profiles and very granular per-service rules
  • Encrypted DNS with apps for every major platform
  • Category, user, device and schedule-based content filtering
  • Malware and phishing blocking at the DNS level
  • Filtering happens on their infrastructure, so they see your lookups
  • Most useful features are behind a paid plan
  • Pricing is not published on the homepage
  • Aimed mainly at businesses, ISPs and organisations
Downloadable app, Hosted service Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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