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CleanBrowsing
Fully remote; no physical office or headquarters
What it is
CleanBrowsing is a DNS-based content-filtering service that can limit explicit material and categories such as gambling, torrents, gaming, and social media. Its resolver filters fully qualified domain names, so its filtering scope is limited to those names. CleanBrowsing operates an anycast network with more than 50 data centers and says its proprietary machine-learning platform discovers and classifies new domains. DNSCrypt, DNS-over-TLS, and DNS-over-HTTPS are supported by default, and DNSSEC is enforced and validated. Free public filters do not log personally identifiable information tied to DNS requests; paid customers can choose their logging level. Paid filtering adds custom allow and block domains, TLD blocking, profiles with different rules, and an option to block all internet access. Activity logging supports searches by domain, profile, and day. CleanBrowsing offers apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android, as well as manual DNS configuration; listed platforms also include Linux, web, routers, ChromeOS, and API. A free plan is available, and paid plans start at $75/yr. Self-service plans do not include a trial.
For and against
For
- Supports DNSCrypt, DNS-over-TLS, and DNS-over-HTTPS.
- DNSSEC is enforced and validated.
- Paid plans include custom allow and block domains.
- Paid plans support device profiles with different rules.
- Offers apps and manual DNS configuration.
Against
- Filtering is limited to fully qualified domain names.
- Self-service plans have no free trial.
- Basic supports up to 25 devices or 3.75 M requests monthly.
- Paid customers must choose a logging level.
The verdict
CleanBrowsing provides DNS filtering with encrypted DNS options, custom rules on paid plans, and apps or manual setup across several platforms. Its domain-level filtering scope and no-trial policy for self-service plans are important constraints to weigh.
Who it suits
It suits households, organizations, and administrators who want DNS-based filtering across devices or networks. Paid plans are relevant for administrators needing custom domain rules, profiles, and activity visibility.
Plans and prices
Basic
Up to 25 devices or 3.75 M requests/month · 26+ custom filters · 20+ predefined platforms · 5 networks
Read 30 Sep 2026 · cleanbrowsing.org
Basic
Up to 25 devices or 3.75 M requests/month · 26+ custom filters · 20+ predefined platforms · 5 networks
Read 30 Sep 2026 · cleanbrowsing.org
Pro 50
Up to 50 devices or 7.5 M requests/month · Includes Basic · 10 networks · 10 dynamic devices
Read 30 Sep 2026 · cleanbrowsing.org
Pro 50
Up to 50 devices or 7.5 M requests/month · Includes Basic · 10 networks · 10 dynamic devices
Read 30 Sep 2026 · cleanbrowsing.org
Pro 100
Up to 100 devices or 15 M requests/month · Includes Pro 50 and Basic · API access · 25 networks
Read 30 Sep 2026 · cleanbrowsing.org
Pro 100
Up to 100 devices or 15 M requests/month · Includes Pro 50 and Basic · API access · 25 networks
Read 30 Sep 2026 · cleanbrowsing.org
Custom
15 M+ requests/month · More than 100 devices · Custom needs · Integration with existing systems
Read 30 Sep 2026 · cleanbrowsing.org
On the record
- Activity visibility
- The logging feature provides domain activity search, profile filtering, and day-based searching.cleanbrowsing.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Custom rules
- Paid filtering includes custom allow and block domains, TLD blocking, and an option to block all internet access.cleanbrowsing.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Device support
- CleanBrowsing offers apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android and can also be configured manually on devices with DNS settings.cleanbrowsing.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Encrypted DNS
- DNSCrypt, DNS-over-TLS, and DNS-over-HTTPS are supported by default, and DNSSEC is enforced and validated.cleanbrowsing.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Filtering scope
- The DNS resolver is limited to filtering fully qualified domain names.cleanbrowsing.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- Official integration guides cover Mosyle, Google Workspace Chrome, Microsoft Intune, Active Directory, the REST API, NordVPN, and ProtonVPN.cleanbrowsing.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Network
- CleanBrowsing operates an anycast network with more than 50 data centers and uses a proprietary machine-learning platform to discover and classify new domains.cleanbrowsing.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Privacy
- Free public filters do not log personally identifiable information tied to DNS requests, while paid customers can choose their logging level.cleanbrowsing.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Profiles
- Paid plans let administrators group devices into profiles with different filtering rules, with Basic supporting 3 profiles, Pro 50 supporting 5, and Pro 100 supporting 10.cleanbrowsing.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- Support is provided by email at [email protected], with a typical response time of within 8 hours.cleanbrowsing.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Trial policy
- CleanBrowsing says it does not offer a trial on self-service plans and instead offers monthly subscriptions that can be canceled and refunded if needs are not met.cleanbrowsing.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- What it does
- CleanBrowsing is a DNS-based content-filtering service that limits explicit content and categories such as gambling, torrents, gaming, and social media.cleanbrowsing.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Windows app
- The Windows desktop app configures DNS filtering on all network interfaces, installs a local DNSCrypt proxy, monitors network changes, detects DNS tampering, and detects captive portals.cleanbrowsing.org · read 30 Sep 2026
