Cisco Umbrella Alternatives

Cisco Umbrella is described as '(formerly OpenDNS) provides the first line of defense against threats on the internet wherever users go' and is a very popular DNS Resolver in the network & admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Cisco Umbrella, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac and Android apps. The best Cisco Umbrella alternative is NextDNS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to Cisco Umbrella are 1.1.1.1, Cloudflare, DNS4EU and AdGuard DNS.

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  1. With this management app, you can manage and change your NextDNS settings, check your connection, test your ping, and see other connection information!

    35 NextDNS Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  2. OpenNIC icon
     34 likes

    OpenNIC is a user-owned and controlled alternate network information center/alternative DNS root which lists itself as an alternative to ICANN and its registries.

    45 OpenNIC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
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  3. AhaDNS icon
     11 likes

    A zero logging DNS with support for DNS-over-HTTPS & DNS-over-TLS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
     
  4. Your new Secure Web Gateway. No stopovers. No outages. That’s dope.security, the Fly-Direct SWG. URL filtering, SSL Inspection, Cloud App Controls, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. Comodo Secure DNS is a domain name resolution service that resolves your DNS requests through Comodo worldwide network of redundant DNS servers. This can provide a much faster and more reliable Internet browsing experience than using the DNS servers provided by your ISP and does...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
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    Comments about Comodo Secure DNS as an Alternative to Cisco Umbrella
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    OpenDNS has settings for filtering out undesirable website. Comodo only helps filter threats or compromised websites but not other undesirable websites.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Comodo Secure DNS icon
    Comodo Secure DNS icon
    • Most users think Comodo Secure DNS is a great Cisco Umbrella alternative.

    • Comodo Secure DNS is Free and ProprietaryCisco Umbrella is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. Reliable, resilient, low-latency DNS serving from Google’s worldwide network of Anycast DNS servers. Manage DNS records using the Developer's Console UI, the gcloud command line interface, or a full-featured RESTful API.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. keweonDNS icon
     5 likes

    A DNS-based solution designed to enhance defenses like ad blockers, antivirus tools, and firewalls. Using AI, it blocks ads, trackers, and threats at the DNS level. It ensures faster performance, better privacy, and comprehensive device protection without extra software.

    47 keweonDNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. AWS Route 53 icon
     6 likes

    AWS Route 53 is a reliable and cost-effective Domain Name System (DNS) web service that translates domain names into numeric IP addresses.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Amazon Web Services
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. FreeDNS icon
     36 likes

    Free DNS, Dynamic DNS, Static DNS services; 5 free shared hostnames, use anywhere; Unlimited number of domains per account (yes really);

    38 FreeDNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Comments about FreeDNS as an Alternative to Cisco Umbrella
    sdrawkcab
    Negative
    0

    FreeDNS is for DNS hosting. OpenDNS is for DNS resolving.

    FreeDNS icon
    FreeDNS icon
    • FreeDNS is Freemium and ProprietaryCisco Umbrella is also Freemium and Proprietary
  10. DNSFilter icon
     6 likes

    DNSFilter is a cloud-delivered DNS based content filtering and threat protection service that protects an unlimited amount of networks without the need for any in-house hardware or appliances.

    30 DNSFilter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. NxFilter icon
     11 likes

    NxFilter is a freeware web filtering software controlling user activity on Internet. You can monitor Internet usage in your network and block user request for websites with NxFilter. It offers many features like Active Directory integration, User or Group based policy...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Comments about NxFilter as an Alternative to Cisco Umbrella
    ChrisWayg
    Negative
    1

    NXFilter is an application which needs to be installed, whereas OpenDNS is a service which is activated by choosing them as DNS provider.

    jasonhack77
    Positive
    1

    It's free and does AD integration.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -5

    this is a program that runs on your system not a DNS filter

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    NxFilter icon
    • Some users think NxFilter is a great Cisco Umbrella alternative, some don't.

    • NxFilter is Free and ProprietaryCisco Umbrella is Freemium and Proprietary
  12. DNSSense icon
     1 like

    The main purpose of DNSSense is to provide advanced DNS security solutions that detect and block malicious network activities, such as malware, ransomware, and phishing, by analyzing and classifying DNS traffic in real-time.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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