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DNSFilter vs SonicWall CFS comparison

DNSFilter and SonicWall are both solutions in the Web Content Filtering category. DNSFilter is ranked #3, while SonicWall is ranked #10. DNSFilter holds a 14.8% mindshare in WCF, compared to SonicWall’s 2.6% mindshare.
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We performed a comparison between DNSFilter and SonicWall CFS based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

DNSFilter
Ranking in Web Content Filtering
3rd
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (34th), Domain Name System (DNS) Security (15th)
SonicWall CFS
Ranking in Web Content Filtering
10th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.7
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Web Content Filtering category, the mindshare of DNSFilter is 14.8%, down from 16.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SonicWall CFS is 2.6%, down from 4.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Reliable content filtering but need more traffic control
To deploy it as a proxy, we use this solution for content filtering, URL filtering, and solution filtering on the user end. When the user is connecting to the internet and should not access some social media website or malware sites, we can block it through SonicWall CFS. CFS is our content…
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
10%
Comms Service Provider
7%
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Also Known As

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SonicWall Content Filtering Service
 

Overview

We are a cloud-based, AI-driven, content filtering and threat protection service. Our solution can be deployed on your network in minutes, with no software necessary. DNS-Based Content Filtering and Threat Protection.

DNSFilter

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Sample Customers

NVIDIA, Clemson University, The Salvation Army, BP, US Army, Boy Scouts of America, City of Portland, Oregon
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Web Content Filtering
May 2025
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