Control D
8.1#4 in internet filtering softwareFrom $2 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Control D | NextDNS |
|---|---|---|
| Limit: G2 reviewers | Reviewers mention abstract rules, analytics needing improvement, a learning curve, false positives and occasional latency or slow blocklist updates. | G2 reviewers report confusing initial setup, occasional sites or services that require disabling NextDNS, and some ads or trackers still getting through. |
| Praise: G2 reviewers | Reviewers repeatedly praise quick deployment, an understandable interface, strong blocking and easy integrations. | G2 reviewers praise blocking ads in Apple News and desktop apps, private DNS queries, easy multi-platform setup, configurable filters and malware protection. |
| Praise: Trustpilot reviewers | Positive reviewers cite extensive filtering, reliable DNS, ad and malware reduction, schedules, analytics and responsive community support. | Trustpilot reviewers repeatedly describe fast DNS, effective ad blocking, easy set-and-forget operation, broad blocklist support and fair pricing. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews | 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews. |
| Rating on Google Play | 4.4 out of 5 from 300 reviews | 4.2 out of 5 from about 1.86K ratings for the unofficial NextDNS Manager app. |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 3.9 out of 5 from 48 reviews | 2.8 out of 5 from 38 reviews. |
| Support | The pricing comparison lists email and community support, an AI assistant, and live engineer sessions for some plans. | The pricing page lists community support for Free and Pro, and email support for Business and Education. |
Control D plans
- SMB$2 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- MSP / ChannelPriced on request
- School / Non-profitPriced on request
NextDNS plans
- FreeFree
- Pro£1.79 a month
- Business£17.90 a month
- Education£17.90 a month
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 NextDNS if…
NextDNS suits people seeking threat, ad, and tracker blocking across devices, as well as households wanting internet controls for children. Its logging choices may also suit users who want to configure retention or turn logging off.