ClearDNS
7.0#10 in internet filtering softwareFrom $5.99 a monthAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitClearDNS vs Cloudflare Gateway
Cloudflare Gateway
8.3#1 in zero trust network access software$7 usage-basedFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | ClearDNS | Cloudflare Gateway |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Dover, Delaware | Cloudflare lists its headquarters at 101 Townsend Street, San Francisco, California. |
| Threat protection | Its DNS-level protection blocks malware, phishing, and cryptojacking. | Gateway is designed to block malware, ransomware, phishing, DNS tunneling, command-and-control callbacks and zero-day threats using DNS and HTTP telemetry with machine-learning models. |
ClearDNS plans
- Essential$5.99 a month
- Analyze$9.99 a month
- Stream$10.99 a month
- Full$14.99 a month
Cloudflare Gateway plans
- FreeFree
- ContractPriced on request
- Free PlanFree
- Pay-as-you-go$7 a month
- Contract Plan—
Pick ClearDNS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Cloudflare Gateway if…
Cloudflare Gateway may suit individuals or organizations that need filtering across supported devices, browsers, or network environments. The Free plan covers up to 50 users, while the paid options have no user limit and offer longer standard log retention.