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CIRA DNS Firewall vs Cisco OpenDNS comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

CIRA DNS Firewall
Ranking in Domain Name System (DNS) Security
24th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
Anti-Malware Tools (104th)
Cisco OpenDNS
Ranking in Domain Name System (DNS) Security
15th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Domain Name System (DNS) Security category, the mindshare of CIRA DNS Firewall is 0.9%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco OpenDNS is 3.1%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Domain Name System (DNS) Security Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Cisco OpenDNS3.1%
CIRA DNS Firewall0.9%
Other96.0%
Domain Name System (DNS) Security
 

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reviewer1678521 - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead - Global IT Networks at a recruiting/HR firm with 10,001+ employees
A stable solution that can be used for upgrades, vulnerability remediation, configuration, and standardization
I am using the latest version of Cisco OpenDNS. Users should prioritize the challenges that they have before implementing the solution. They need to be very clear about what they are looking for. Those parameters need to be defined, success criteria need to be checked, and then they can proceed with the solution that meets the requirements. Overall, I rate Cisco OpenDNS a nine out of ten.
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13%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Retailer
7%
Construction Company
6%
 

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