Control D
8.1#4 in internet filtering softwareFrom $2 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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What both publish
| Fact | Control D | DNS Daddy |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Documented integrations include Asus Merlin, DD-WRT, Firewalla, OpenWRT, pfSense, OPNsense, Ubiquiti, Synology, major operating systems, browsers, RMM tools and Tailscale. | Integration guidance includes pfSense, OPNsense, UniFi, FortiGate, Windows Server, Wazuh, Elastic, Splunk and Sentinel. |
| Intended users | Control D says it is designed for SMBs, enterprises, individuals, and IT administrators seeking customizable DNS security and internet controls. | The project describes itself as aimed at homelabs and smaller organisations, including small offices. |
| Product | Control D is a customizable DNS filtering and traffic redirection platform that can block or redirect domains, services, and browsing activity. | DNS Daddy is a lightweight, self-hosted protective DNS resolver and DNS-security visibility tool. |
| Support | The pricing comparison lists email and community support, an AI assistant, and live engineer sessions for some plans. | The maker describes DNS Daddy as a solo project maintained by one person in spare time and invites contributions, code review, testing and bug reports. |
Control D plans
- SMB$2 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- MSP / ChannelPriced on request
- School / Non-profitPriced on request
DNS Daddy plans
- Free & Open SourceFree
Pick Control D if…
It suits individuals, IT administrators, SMBs, and enterprises seeking configurable DNS security and internet controls. The range of integrations and API access may also suit teams managing multiple systems.
Pick DNS Daddy if…
DNS Daddy is aimed at homelabs, small offices, and smaller organizations that want a self-hosted DNS resolver with query visibility. It may also suit users who want to inspect threat-feed blocks through a dashboard or API.