# SafeDNS: how AI models rank it, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 5 judge labels across 1 categories by 5 of 14 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/safedns/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNS filtering | 0% | 14 | 0% | 5 |

## What the models said for it

- "Consider Control D or SafeDNS if your priority is highly customizable filtering and detailed analytics" (Perplexity Sonar, DNS filtering)
- "SafeDNS has one of the lowest false-positive rates for content categorization" (Claude Haiku 4.5, DNS filtering)
- "Best for Simple Pricing: SafeDNS" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, DNS filtering)
- "SafeDNS (Budget Floor Option)" (MiniMax M2.5, DNS filtering)

## In its own words

What SafeDNS's own pages state, read 2026-10-05. Stated by the vendor, not checked by the index.

- Positioning: Cloud based DNS filtering solution. Powered by artificial intelligence, we help businesses and families stay protected with our web and content filtering. (https://safedns.com/)
- For: businesses and families (https://safedns.com/)
- Price stated: Safe Home: per year $25.95; per 2 years (-23%) $51.9; $39.95. Safe Family: per year $35.95; per 2 years (-23%) $71.9; $55.95. (https://safedns.com/pricing/home)
- Starting price: 25.95 (https://safedns.com/pricing/home)
- Free plan or trial: SafeDNS trial period (https://safedns.com/)
- Certifications: ISO 27001
- Customers named: Dovado, US Hospital Network, Aurora University, De La Salle University/DLSU, Dwight School Canada, Kiddie Academy of Kent Island, Hope Church, Bellaire Baptist Church

## What it publishes

Every page safedns.com exposes, read 2026-10-05: 272 addresses. By kind, pages and the last 90 days:

- blog: 204 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2025-11-19
- case study: 1 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2023-06-19
- webinar or virtual event: 1 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest undated
- comparison: 1 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest undated
- template or tool: 1 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2023-10-13
- glossary or explainer: 2 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2023-10-04
- Recent: 2025-11-19 blog: Mapping dns layer threats to the mitre att ck framework https://blog.safedns.com/mapping-dns-layer-threats-to-the-mitre-att-ck-framework
- Recent: 2025-10-30 blog: Dns layer security and zero trust why its a critical missing layer https://blog.safedns.com/dns-layer-security-and-zero-trust-why-its-a-critical-missing-layer
- Recent: 2025-10-03 blog: Combating dns amplification attacks strategies for resilient infrastructure https://blog.safedns.com/combating-dns-amplification-attacks-strategies-for-resilient-infrastructure
- Recent: 2025-09-17 blog: The hidden risks in your network iot peripherals and dns layer blind spots https://blog.safedns.com/the-hidden-risks-in-your-network-iot-peripherals-and-dns-layer-blind-spots
- Recent: 2025-08-29 blog: Why ngfws cant detect stealth dns attacks and how to close the gap https://blog.safedns.com/why-ngfws-cant-detect-stealth-dns-attacks-and-how-to-close-the-gap
- Recent: 2025-07-11 blog: Cracking the tunnel how to detect and defend against dns tunneling in 2025 https://blog.safedns.com/cracking-the-tunnel-how-to-detect-and-defend-against-dns-tunneling-in-2025

## Record

- Method: https://it-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://it-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, it-ai-index.com.