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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    DNSFilter

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/ADNSFilter headquartered in Waltham offers DNS-Based Content Filtering & Threat Protection.

    $0.90

    per month per user

    Trend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/ATrend Micro offers the Smart Protection Suite with XGen, an endpoint security suite including data loss prevention and mobile device protection. The Smart Prtection Endpoint Suite is the basic edition. The Smart Protection Complete Suite also includes a message security gateway for specific applications (e.g. Office 365, Skye, Sharepoint, etc.) and web security gateway for extended capabilities.N/A
    Pricing
    DNSFilterTrend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen
    Editions & Modules
    BASIC
    $0.90
    per month per user
    PRO
    $1.80
    per month per user
    ENTERPRISE
    $2.70
    per month per user
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    DNSFilterTrend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsEach tier has a monthly minimum price. Contact sales today for more details. Add-On support is an additional 20% of plan cost.—
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    Community Pulse
    DNSFilterTrend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen
    Considered Both Products
    DNSFilter, Inc.
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    Trend Micro
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    8 Answers
    80%
    Would buy again
    8 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
    90%
    Delivers good value for the price
    9 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    8 Answers
    90%
    Happy with the feature set
    9 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    78%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    83%
    Implementation went as expected
    5 Answers
    78%
    Implementation went as expected
    7 Answers
    Features
    DNSFilterTrend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of DNSFilter and Trend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen
    Feature
    DNSFilter
    -
    Ratings
    Trend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen
    9.1
    10 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Anti-Exploit Technology00 Ratings10.07 Ratings
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)00 Ratings9.09 Ratings
    Centralized Management00 Ratings9.010 Ratings
    Hybrid Deployment Support00 Ratings9.08 Ratings
    Infection Remediation00 Ratings9.09 Ratings
    Vulnerability Management00 Ratings9.010 Ratings
    Malware Detection00 Ratings9.010 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    DNSFilterTrend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.4
    (8 ratings)
    9.0
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    Usability
    -
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    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.7
    (8 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    DNSFilterTrend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen
    Likelihood to Recommend
    DNSFilter, Inc.
    I like how easy it is to manage the filtering software from the web portal. It's super straightforward to set up my networking equipment with clear instructions. I like that it automatically blocks threats without me having to do anything. It also lets me remotely manage both of our locations and networks from the same portal with the same policies. Very useful for saving time setting up content filtering.
    Incentivized
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    Trend Micro
    As mentioned earlier, privacy and financial transaction threats will continue to risk with the current and rapid rise in tech tools/computer software. And handling such threats is NOT a core competency for many businesses. So, a paid version of such a robust systems comes well recommended - especially for those users who often use mobile banking or pay via cellphone apps
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    DNSFilter, Inc.
    • Content Filtering
    • Threat Protection
    • Detailed Reporting on Network Activity
    Incentivized
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    Trend Micro
    • Its easy deployment I have installation on servers
    • The level of detail in the logs is very comfortable
    • Virtual patching that you use is unique
    • Consumes few system resources
    • Its high rate of effectiveness in detecting threats
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    Cons
    DNSFilter, Inc.
    • Improved scalability: As an organization's needs grow and evolve, the software should be able to scale up and handle an increasing number of users and devices.
    • More granular controls: The ability to set more detailed and specific policies, such as the ability to block certain types of content for specific groups of users, would give organizations more flexibility and control over their internet usage.
    • Advanced threat protection: Increasing the software's ability to detect and protect against advanced threats such as zero-day exploits and APTs would provide a more comprehensive security solution.
    Incentivized
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    Trend Micro
    • During run-time you would feel that systems are slow.
    • Ability to detect cyber attack and response to cyber attacks can be improved.
    • Support for advanced malware, botnets can be improved.
    • Some investigation module are provided as optional add-on, so they should be integrated.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    DNSFilter, Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Trend Micro
    We deployed the trial version of Trend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen. The trial was applied to 3 users including one from accounts to check all angles. Considering the overall performance, as detailed in prior specifics, we found it to be a very close contended to Spybot-Search and Destroy, that we have been using since 10++ years. In fact, since the later does not have an andriod app, we are, most likely, shifting to this product after locating and evaluating 2-3 close competitors. Our experience with Trend Micro Smart Protection Suite, with XGen began with its free "Trend micro housecall" around 8 years before. The minuses - 1. It does seem to be a little more resource intensive vs. Spybot search and destroy 2. The absence of cookie cleaning and associated tiered options (the kind of cookies I want to retain or delete) is one big gap
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    DNSFilter, Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Trend Micro
    I have only had to contact technical support once, which in itself shows what a good product this is, and I received spot-on advice from the person I contacted.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    DNSFilter, Inc.
    When compared to Kerio Control we found Central Management of filtering to be much easier, it also allowed us to apply filtering to remote devices like laptops and had better logging. We found DNSFilter to be much easier to deploy then Webroot DNS Protection because Webroot required the Anti Virus to be installed before deployment was even possible, and reporting features were very lacking.
    Incentivized
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    Trend Micro
    Everything I've used and installed before and since has been easier to implement and support. TM had attractive pricing, however, that was negated by the overall experience.
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    Return on Investment
    DNSFilter, Inc.
    • We used to deploy Cisco Umbrella before switching to DNSFilter. I feel like you need an advanced degree to set up and manage Cisco Umbrella. Not the case with DNSFilter. You will save time and money by leveraging a very easy to use product.
    Incentivized
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    Trend Micro
    • We have stopped multiple infections of ransomware from spreading.
    • Lost some productivity when database crashed
    • Updates tend to slow system down
    Incentivized
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