Compare Control D vs. Safer Web

Control D is a customizable DNS filtering and traffic redirection platform that leverages Secure DNS protocols like DNS-over-HTTPS, DNS-over-TLS and DNS-over-QUIC, with support for Legacy DNS. With Control D you can: block malicious threats, block unwanted types of content network wide (ads & trackers, IoT telemetry, adult content, socials, and more), redirect traffic using transparent proxies and gain visibility on network events and usage patterns, with client level granularity. Think of it as your personal Authoritative DNS resolver for the entire Internet that gives you granular control over what domains get resolved, redirected or blocked.

Safer Web functions as a DNS filtering service that significantly boosts online security by restricting explicit content and controlling access to unsafe applications and websites. By effectively preventing tracking from browsers and apps, it plays a crucial role in protecting user privacy. Additionally, the DNS blocker eliminates ads and data trackers at the device level, creating an uninterrupted browsing experience free of advertisements. Aimed particularly at families, Safer Web enables parents to oversee and manage the online materials their children can access, blocking adult content, gambling websites, dating services, and other unsuitable resources. Furthermore, it incorporates features that restrict explicit videos on platforms like YouTube and automatically enforces Google Safe Search. Safer Web is designed for simplicity, making it effortless to install and operate across various devices, and it comes with predefined filter settings that provide automatic protection against malware and cyber threats while also blocking ads and trackers. With its user-friendly setup and comprehensive protection, Safer Web stands out as one of the top DNS filtering solutions available today.