DNSFilter® was founded as a marketplace alternative to Cisco Umbrella® (Used by Cisco Security Manager) (read our origin story).
We have quickly grown to be an industry leader in DNS-based content and security filtering. Below is a head-to-head comparison with Cisco Security Manager:
Larger Network
DNSFilter operates the largest amount of datacenter locations in the industry. This means you get a lightning fast connection to our servers, even while your users are roaming.
Our network has the fastest response time of any DNS provider in North America (including Google, Cloudflare, and Umbrella). Don’t just take our word for it. We publish our network stats in real-time at DNSperf.com
Faster Response Time
We operate the largest amount of datacenter locations in the industry. This means you get a lightning fast connection to our servers, no matter where you are.
Our network has the fastest response time of any DNS provider in North America (including Google, Cloudflare, and Umbrella). Don’t just take our word for it. We publish our network stats in real-time at DNSperf.com
Stellar
Support
DNSFilter places a lot of focus on providing you with support that is friendly, knowledgeable, and accessible. Our onboarding experience can get you started filtering in about 5 minutes.
Feature Comparison
| DNSFilter | Cisco Security Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Stable & Global Network | ||
| Real-time Domain Categorization | ||
| Multi-tenant | ||
| Desktop Roaming Clients | Windows & Mac | Windows & Mac |
| Mobile Roaming Clients | Android & iOS | iOS |
| LAN Proxy / Virtual Appliance | ||
| AD-user Filtering | (planned) | |
| Imagery-based Anti-phishing | ||
| Customized Block Pages | ||
| Bypass Passwords | ||
| Activity Reports |
Annual Price Comparison
| 20 Users | 50 Users | 100 Users | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco | $760 | $1900 | $3800 |
| DNSFilter | $240 | $600 | $1200 |
| Savings | $520 | $1300 | $2600 |
Customers who switch from Cisco Security Manager to DNSFilter save an average of 68%. Start a 14-day free trial to see how we compare.