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Flashstart

by FlashStart Internet Protection · Since 2003
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Quick facts
VendorFlashStart Internet Protection
Year launched2003
StatusActive
LocationVia Cervese 1424, Cesena, Italy
Countries servedGlobal
Languages12
Integrations1+
Free tierN/A
Free trialYES
Contact salesN/A

About Flashstart

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FlashStart by FlashStart Group Srl is a sophisticated DNS filtering solution designed to provide robust protection against malware, cyber threats, and inappropriate content. Positioned as one of the fastest DNS services globally, FlashStart combines Artificial Intelligence and a highly stable global Anycast network to deliver proactive internet security across a variety of environments. It caters to a wide range of users including businesses, schools, governments, and ISPs, with the promise of speed, reliability, and comprehensive filtering. What sets FlashStart apart is its AI-powered engine that categorizes web content into over 200 dynamically updated blacklist categories and identifies threats in real-time—often before they appear in conventional threat databases. This proactive approach ensures that threats like malware, ransomware, phishing, and botnets are intercepted at the DNS level, preventing infections before they reach the network. The user experience is also a major highlight. FlashStart offers a simple and intuitive interface, featuring an easy-to-deploy, multi-tenant dashboard ideal for managed service providers and ISPs. This interface allows centralized management of multiple networks or clients while enabling role-based permissions and customization at the granular level.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Quick deployment – Setup is fast and intuitive, often completed in minutes.
  • Comprehensive web filtering – Includes DNS filtering, malware, phishing, and botnet protection.
  • AI-powered threat detection – Uses artificial intelligence to categorize and block harmful domains.
  • Granular policy control – Allows filtering by user, group, device, or schedule.
  • Global Anycast network – Ensures fast and stable DNS resolution worldwide.
  • Safe Search enforcement – Filters explicit content across major search engines and YouTube.
  • Multi-tenant dashboard – Ideal for MSPs managing multiple clients.
  • Geoblocking and IP blocking – Adds extra layers of security by region or IP reputation.
Cons
  • Pricing confusion – Some users found the coin-based pricing model unclear.
  • Admin UI limitations – A few reviews noted the user interface could be more polished.
  • Cost concerns – Perceived as slightly more expensive than some alternatives.
  • Limited profile flexibility (historically) – Previously lacked support for multiple navigation profiles, though this has since been addressed.

Features

Key features

AI-powered DNS Filtering

Utilizes Artificial Intelligence and DNS Intelligence to proactively block malware, ransomware, and inappropriate web content.

Global Anycast Network

Leverages a worldwide network for exceptionally fast DNS resolution, high reliability, and constant updates.

Geoblocking

Offers unique geographical filtering to completely block Browse in high-risk countries.

App Blocker

Enables controlling and restricting access to specific applications on user devices.

MS Active Directory Integration

Provides native integration for synchronizing users and groups to assign customized filtering policies.

Extremely Detailed Reports

Delivers comprehensive historical or instantaneous reports for immediate network problem detection.

Additional features

Malware Protection

Provides preventive protection from malware, ransomware, botnets, phishing, and general hacker attacks by blocking dangerous domains.

Content Filtering

Shields users from inappropriate, illicit, and unwanted web content across hundreds of categories.

DNS Intelligence

Uses advanced DNS analysis to identify and prevent access to dangerous or inappropriate sites.

Artificial Intelligence

Continuously analyzes and learns from emerging threats, categorizes domains, and optimizes threat detection.

App Blocker

Restricts access to specific applications on user devices to maintain focus and productivity.

Geoblocking

Blocks access to websites hosted in countries with high malware risks and allows whitelisting for secure sites.

MS Active Directory Integration

Synchronizes users and groups from Active Directory for granular policy assignment.

Immediate Protection Everywhere

Ensures instant internet protection regardless of user location.

Extremely Detailed Reports

Generates historical or instantaneous reports on network activity, security events, and user Browse.

No Purchase Commitment Required

Offers flexible terms for trying the service.

World's Fastest Secure DNS

Achieved top speeds according to DNSPerf benchmarks.

Global Anycast Network

A worldwide network ensuring fast, reliable, and stable internet protection.

Easy Installation

Designed for quick and straightforward setup without additional software or hardware.

Compatibility with Any Device

Works with any router, Wi-Fi hotspot, firewall, or gateway.

Pro & ProPlus Editions

DNS filter products tailored for Businesses, Schools, Public Entities, MSPs & Resellers.

ISP Lite & Premium Editions

Centralized filter products for the protection of ISP infrastructures and their users.

Centralized Management

Allows easy installation and management from a single, centralized cloud dashboard.

Customizable Filtering

Offers extensive customization of filtering policies with over 200 continuously updated blacklist categories.

Policy Granularity

Policies can be applied for groups, machines, users, departments, and roles, even remotely, with immediate Active Directory synchronization.

DDOS and Malware Attack Protection

Keeps ISP and WISP networks clean, preventing compromise of public IPs and improving bandwidth efficiency.

IP Blocking

Blocks all domains passing through public IP addresses with a bad reputation.

Safe Search Enforcement

Cloud-level blocking of explicit content in search results on Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, and YouTube.

Endpoint Protection

Offers protection for smart working and distance learning through agents on remote devices.

CloudBOX

A local DNS Cache that can be activated on virtual or physical machines for super-high performance.

Network Usage Reports

Provides detailed historical or real-time traffic reports by category, country, time period, users, and specific categories, with automatic emailing.

Government Blacklists Integration

Integrates with national threat investigations for comprehensive security.

Multi-tenant Dashboard

Enables MSPs/ISPs to manage multiple clients from a single dashboard, allowing clients some control over their filters.

DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and DNS over TLS (DoT)

Utilizes secure DNS protocols for enhanced privacy.

Whitelist/Blacklist Management

Allows for granular control over allowed and blocked websites/domains.

Time-based Policies

Enables/disables filtering based on time schedules.

Dynamic IP Support

Compatible with dynamic IP addresses and DDNS protocols.

Excellent 24x7 Support

Provides support in multiple languages (English, Spanish, Italian) from experienced customer engineers.

GDPR Compliance

Adheres to EU GDPR privacy directives and child protection regulations.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
12
Interface languages
2
Billing currencies

Interface languages

EnglishSpanishFrenchGermanItalianPortugueseDutchRussianChineseJapaneseKoreanTurkish.

Billing currencies

🇺🇸USD🇪🇺EUR

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