CleanBrowsing
CleanBrowsing is a DNS-based content-filtering service that can limit explicit material and categories such as gambling, torrents, gaming, and social media.
What CleanBrowsing is
CleanBrowsing is a DNS-based content-filtering service that can limit explicit material and categories such as gambling, torrents, gaming, and social media. Its resolver filters fully qualified domain names, and its anycast network has more than 50 data centers. The company says a proprietary machine-learning platform helps discover and classify new domains. DNSCrypt, DNS-over-TLS, and DNS-over-HTTPS are supported by default, and DNSSEC is enforced and validated. Free public filters do not log personally identifiable information tied to DNS requests; paid customers can choose their logging level. Paid filtering adds custom allow and block domains, TLD blocking, profiles with different rules, and an option to block all internet access. Activity logging allows searches by domain, profile, and day. CleanBrowsing can be used with Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android apps or configured manually on devices with DNS settings; listed platforms also include Linux, web, routers, ChromeOS, and API. A free plan is available.
Good
- Filters explicit content and listed categories.
- Supports encrypted DNS protocols and DNSSEC.
- Paid plans offer custom domains and filtering profiles.
- Apps are available for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.
Watch out
- Filtering is limited to fully qualified domain names.
- Self-service plans do not offer a trial.
Who it suits
CleanBrowsing may suit households or administrators seeking DNS-based content filtering across devices and networks. Paid plans add custom rules and device profiles for administrators managing different filtering needs.
Verdict
CleanBrowsing combines DNS filtering with device configuration options and, on paid plans, custom rules and profiles. The DNS-only filtering scope and lack of a self-service trial are worth considering before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From CleanBrowsing's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $8.99 a month | Up to 25 devices or 3.75 M requests/month · 26+ custom filters · 20+ predefined platforms · 5 networks · 5 dynamic devices · 3 profiles · 100 allowed domains · 500 blocked domains · Monthly |
| Pro 50 | $15 a month | Up to 50 devices or 7.5 M requests/month · Includes Basic · 10 networks · 10 dynamic devices · 5 profiles · 250 allowed domains · 1000 blocked domains · Monthly |
| Pro 100 | $30 a month | Up to 100 devices or 15 M requests/month · Includes Pro 50 and Basic · API access · 25 networks · 25 dynamic devices · 10 profiles · 500 allowed domains · 1500 blocked domains · Monthly |
| Basic | $75 a year | Up to 25 devices or 3.75 M requests/month · 26+ custom filters · 20+ predefined platforms · 5 networks · 5 dynamic devices · 3 profiles · 100 allowed domains · 500 blocked domains · Yearly |
| Pro 50 | $150 a year | Up to 50 devices or 7.5 M requests/month · Includes Basic · 10 networks · 10 dynamic devices · 5 profiles · 250 allowed domains · 1000 blocked domains · Yearly |
| Pro 100 | $300 a year | Up to 100 devices or 15 M requests/month · Includes Pro 50 and Basic · API access · 25 networks · 25 dynamic devices · 10 profiles · 500 allowed domains · 1500 blocked domains · Yearly |
| Custom | Priced on request | 15 M+ requests/month · More than 100 devices · Custom needs · Integration with existing systems |
The facts
Each one read from CleanBrowsing's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Activity visibility
- The logging feature provides domain activity search, profile filtering, and day-based searching.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Custom rules
- Paid filtering includes custom allow and block domains, TLD blocking, and an option to block all internet access.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Encrypted DNS
- DNSCrypt, DNS-over-TLS, and DNS-over-HTTPS are supported by default, and DNSSEC is enforced and validated.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Filtering scope
- The DNS resolver is limited to filtering fully qualified domain names.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- Official integration guides cover Mosyle, Google Workspace Chrome, Microsoft Intune, Active Directory, the REST API, NordVPN, and ProtonVPN.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Network
- CleanBrowsing operates an anycast network with more than 50 data centers and uses a proprietary machine-learning platform to discover and classify new domains.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Privacy
- Free public filters do not log personally identifiable information tied to DNS requests, while paid customers can choose their logging level.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Profiles
- Paid plans let administrators group devices into profiles with different filtering rules, with Basic supporting 3 profiles, Pro 50 supporting 5, and Pro 100 supporting 10.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- Support is provided by email at [email protected], with a typical response time of within 8 hours.checked 30 Sep 2026
- What it does
- CleanBrowsing is a DNS-based content-filtering service that limits explicit content and categories such as gambling, torrents, gaming, and social media.checked 30 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Device support
- CleanBrowsing offers apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android and can also be configured manually on devices with DNS settings.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Windows app
- The Windows desktop app configures DNS filtering on all network interfaces, installs a local DNSCrypt proxy, monitors network changes, detects DNS tampering, and detects captive portals.checked 30 Sep 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Fully remote; no physical office or headquarterschecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Trial policy
- CleanBrowsing says it does not offer a trial on self-service plans and instead offers monthly subscriptions that can be canceled and refunded if needs are not met.checked 30 Sep 2026
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