Control D
8.1#4 in internet filtering softwareFrom $2 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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GateSentry
6.9#16 in internet filtering softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Control D | GateSentry |
|---|---|---|
| Filtering | Control D offers 20 content categories, custom rules, and more than 1,000 premade services that can be blocked or unblocked. | It supports DNS blocklists, per-device or per-user policies, scheduled rules, safe search, keyword filters, and content filters. |
| Integrations | Documented integrations include Asus Merlin, DD-WRT, Firewalla, OpenWRT, pfSense, OPNsense, Ubiquiti, Synology, major operating systems, browsers, RMM tools and Tailscale. | An optional read-only Tailscale integration can read peer status from a tailscaled process on the same Linux host. |
Control D plans
- SMB$2 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- MSP / ChannelPriced on request
- School / Non-profitPriced on request
GateSentry plans
- GateSentryFree
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 GateSentry if…
GateSentry may suit home and small-network operators seeking network-wide content filtering, parental controls, privacy guarding, or domain blocking. It is best considered by people able to account for its local-network security assumptions and filtering limits.