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FlashStart vs CleanBrowsing: catalog facts
FlashStart	CleanBrowsing
Paid Paid licences with a free trial; prices are given on request.	Freemium Free family filters, with paid plans for more control.
Web	Web
Category, user, device and schedule-based content filtering Malware and phishing blocking at the DNS level	Blocks malware, phishing and botnet domains Adult content blocking and enforced Safe Search
Pricing is not published on the homepage Aimed mainly at businesses, ISPs and organisations	DNS queries are sent to a third-party service DNS filtering can be bypassed by changing a device's DNS settings
Hosted service	Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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