NextDNS
8.6#2 in internet filtering softwareFrom £1.79 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Smoothwall Filter
6.4#37 in internet filtering softwareAndroidiOSWebExtension
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | NextDNS | Smoothwall Filter |
|---|---|---|
| Support | The pricing page lists community support for Free and Pro, and email support for Business and Education. | Smoothwall offers technical support by ticket and an urgent-issue service desk by phone; its support agreement describes telephone, live chat and customer-portal support. |
NextDNS plans
- FreeFree
- Pro£1.79 a month
- Business£17.90 a month
- Education£17.90 a month
Smoothwall Filter plans
- Smoothwall FilterPriced on request
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.
Pick Smoothwall Filter if…
It suits UK schools and education administrators managing filtering across managed, guest, or BYOD devices. Deployment and off-site requirements should be reviewed carefully.