Free 1.1.1.1 AlternativesDNS Resolvers and other similar apps like 1.1.1.1

The best free alternative to 1.1.1.1 is Proton VPN, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to 1.1.1.1 and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to 1.1.1.1 are NextDNS, Tor VPN, AdGuard DNS and DNS4EU.

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  1. Proton VPN icon
     482 likes

    Proton VPN provides Swiss-based online security with a high-speed network, free version, and advanced features like VPN Accelerator, AES-256 encryption, a no-logs policy, and support for platforms including PCs and smartphones, enabling content access globally.

    234 Proton VPN alternatives

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    • Android Tablet
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    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Flatpak
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  2. NextDNS icon
     149 likes

    NextDNS protects you from all kinds of security threats, blocks ads and trackers on websites and in apps and provides a safe and supervised Internet for kids — on all devices and on all networks.

    139 NextDNS alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
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    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • UC Browser
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • UniFi Network
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • OpenWrt
    • Opera
    • Alpine Linux
    • pfSense
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • DD-WRT
     
  3. Tor VPN icon
     49 likes

    A VPN that grants network-level privacy on mobile by routing app traffic through Tor, assigns each app a separate circuit for improved separation, bypasses app-level censorship, features per-app routing, security via Rust-based implementation, and awaits early adopter feedback.

    56 Tor VPN alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  4. AdGuard DNS icon
     41 likes

    Cloud DNS blocks ads, trackers, and malicious domains for all devices, provides real-time request stats, customizable filtering, parental controls, and a web dashboard. Compatible with routers, enables safer browsing, and ensures a privacy-focused internet experience.

    35 AdGuard DNS alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. DNS4EU icon
     20 likes

    Join DNS4EU, an EU initiative providing secure, private, and reliable DNS services for users across Europe.

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  6. Quad9 icon
     36 likes

    Quad9 is a free, recursive, anycast DNS platform that provides end users robust security protections, high-performance, and privacy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary (MIT)

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    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
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    Comments about Quad9 as an Alternative to 1.1.1.1
    Rolf0
    Positive
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    Very fast and blocks malware

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    • Quad9 is Free and Proprietary1.1.1.1 is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Quad9 is Security-focused1.1.1.1 is not according to our users
  7. Blokada icon
     106 likes

    Blokada is the popular ad blocker and privacy app for Android and iOS. It's being supported and actively developed by the amazing open source community.

    96 Blokada alternatives

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    Comments about Blokada as an Alternative to 1.1.1.1
    mayankchoudhary
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    Inlt helps block ads and blocks trackers as well. Support for multiple databases just makes the app more diverse.

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    • Blokada is Freemium and Open Source1.1.1.1 is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. Control D icon
     31 likes

    Control D is a modern and customizable DNS service that blocks threats, unwanted content and ads - on all devices. Onboard in minutes, and forget about it.

    29 Control D alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Online
     
  9. MullvadDNS icon
     26 likes

    Our public DNS service offers DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and DNS over TLS (DoT), with QNAME minimization and basic ad blocking.

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    • Online
     
  10. Cisco Umbrella icon
     106 likes

    Cisco Umbrella (formerly OpenDNS) provides the first line of defense against threats on the internet wherever users go.

    72 Cisco Umbrella alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  11. Hotspot Shield icon
     358 likes

    Secure your digital life with a fast VPN offering encryption, anonymity, and access to global content. Hotspot Shield provides free and unlimited versions with no-logs policy, malware protection, support for multiple devices, and a broad country network.

    227 Hotspot Shield alternatives

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    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
     
  12. WG Tunnel icon
     13 likes

    This is an alternative Android Application for WireGuard and Amnezia VPN with added features. Built using the wireguard-android library and Jetpack Compose, this application was inspired by the...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
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