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SafeDNS vs NxFilter: catalog facts
SafeDNSNxFilter
Paid

Commercial service; current plans are listed on the SafeDNS website.

Free

Free for all uses, including commercial ones.

Web Self-hosted
  • Content filtering plus threat blocking at the DNS level
  • Reporting and analytics on network activity
  • Per-user policies and reports with Active Directory integration
  • Screen time control and data caps
  • Paid service
  • Filtering decisions depend on SafeDNS's own database
  • 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
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.