SafeDNS

Great product with great pricing

Pros

I love the clean and easy interface. It doesn't have any unnecessary features and the support is fast. The product just works in the background without any issues.

Cons

I would really like an agent for iOS. We are using other agents at the moment, but an iOS version is needed.

Highly recommend

Pros

As an internet provider we are dedicated to blocking explicit content and pornography. Safe DNS helps us do that really well.

Cons

Sometimes it blocks content that is not inappropriate, but Safe DNS is quick to respond and whitelist a site if needed.

A Super Product

Pros

This software was easy to install and it keeps our younger users safe from accessing unwanted sites.

Cons

Ive had occasional issues updating the software. It works smoothly on some computers but on others I have not been able to complete the update. I am not sure if its a problem with the software or an issue with our internet connection at the library.

Content filtering simplified

Pros

SafeDNS serves as a reliable DNS based content filtering solution. The dependability and consistency are impressive.

Cons

While there are Windows and android applications there is no chromebook extension. This limits the effectiveness of our content filtering to the school network.

Web filtering made simple

Pros

The simplicity of getting started with SafeDNS is remarkable. It is incredibly easy to implement on the edge routers and just like that my internal network is secure.

Cons

The installation of the client version was tricky but a quick call to customer support fixed it easily.

SafeDNS is a better alternative to Cisco Umbrella

Pros

Installation and integration are very simplw. This service provides more flexible options like an extended whitelist of websites and is less complex compared to Cisco Umbrella.

Cons

The ability to disable content filtering for maintenance or troubleshooting had been an issue but an update has fixed it.

Great way to improve the internet safety at home.

Pros

I required a simple and effective method to manage our home network and filter out unnecessary content online. Working in the IT industry I explored various options including locally installed software such as Qustodio and Net nanny. The challenge with all these locally installed solutions was the ongoing maintenance and performance issues. They also felt too intrusive. I was aware of DNS options and tried Open dNS. While it functioned it lacked good management options and scheduling capabilities which were crucial for me. With SafeDNS I can easily schedule between school or work time and free time automatically. I set up SafeDNS on the router ensuring coverage for the entire house including all mobile and wired devices. They do offer an app but I choose not to use it. I use SafeDNS on a DD WRT router. It is necessary to ensure the router blocks or redirects port 53 requests to prevent clients from bypassing the SafeDNS server entries. While Safe dns is not a flawless solution it has significantly enhanced our network safety without slowing down the workstations. Initially I used their web categories which were quite effective. The SafeDnS staff were always responsive when I requested changes to categories. Currently I am looking into using a whitelist only which has proven very effective in focusing our internet usage.

Cons

DNS blocking is not foolproof. At the same time it is relatively easy and economical to implement and specific problem cases can be addressed individually. Some users have discovered they can use TOR to bypass DNS blocking so I am currently exploring router updates to prevent that. Using a VPN will also bypass overly permissive DNS blocking. This is one reason I switched to using a whitelist. A suggestion for SafeDNS would be to allow categories to function as a whitelist instead of a blacklist. For example rather than allowing everything except what is blocked consider blocking everything including unknown or uncategorized sites except for those categories that are known to be safe.

Ease of use is a bigplus

Pros

SafeDNS products are easy to customize and use. In my work with various sectors including parents I find their services adaptable to many needs and challenges.

Cons

We used this for our own business and found it extremely easy to navigate and effective for our needs.

BEST FIT FOR US

Pros

After reviewing multiple platforms for our requirements I found that the ease of implementation across our network was the primary reason for selecting this product. They collaborated with us to ensure all our traffic was captured.

Cons

The features and reporting are basic but they meet our requirements.

Great features and good pricing!

Pros

The centralized management of multiple accounts is excellent with ample customization options for the block page. We use SafeDNS on our customers firewalls including campsites hostels and garden center cafes.

Cons

It would be helpful to receive an alert if the service has not recorded any DNS hits for a certain number of hours. This can happen if a DNS record changes but I forget to update SafeDNS.