AdGuard DNS AlternativesDNS Resolvers & Ad Blockers like AdGuard DNS

AdGuard DNS is described as 'Cloud-based DNS for blocking ads, trackers, and malicious domains, offering real-time stats, parental controls, and customizable filtering for every device' and is a DNS Resolver in the web browsers category. There are more than 25 alternatives to AdGuard DNS for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Mac, Linux, Windows and Android apps. The best AdGuard DNS alternative is NextDNS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AdGuard DNS are 1.1.1.1, Quad9, DNS4EU and Control D.

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  1. NextDNS icon

    NextDNS

     180 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.

    147 NextDNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • 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
    • US flagUnited States
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  2. 1.1.1.1 icon

    1.1.1.1

     108 likes

    Designed by CloudFlare, this DNS resolver focuses on speed and privacy, ensuring no user data is sold. Mobile apps extend protections with WARP VPN, enhancing browsing security, performance, and offering anti-malware features. Aimed at tech-savvy and general audiences alike.

    82 1.1.1.1 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
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  4. Quad9 icon

    Quad9

     52 likes

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

    52 Quad9 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • CH flagSwitzerland
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  5. DNS4EU icon

    DNS4EU

     22 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU
    DNS4EU screenshot 1
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  6. Control D icon

    Control D

     41 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.

    32 Control D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • Android
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Online
    • CA flagCanada
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  8. Blokada icon

    Blokada

     111 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.

    104 Blokada alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • WireGuard
    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU
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  9. Cisco Umbrella icon

    Cisco Umbrella

     106 likes

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

    77 Cisco Umbrella alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. NextDNS Manager icon

    NextDNS Manager

     6 likes

    With this management app, you can manage and change your NextDNS settings, check your connection, test your ping, and see other connection information!

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • US flagUnited States
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  11. AhaDNS icon

    AhaDNS

     11 likes

    A zero logging DNS with support for DNS-over-HTTPS & DNS-over-TLS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU
    Features
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  12. OpenNIC icon

    OpenNIC

     34 likes

    OpenNIC is a user-owned and controlled alternate network information center/alternative DNS root which lists itself as an alternative to ICANN and its registries.

    47 OpenNIC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    OpenNIC Homepage
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  13. Google Public DNS icon

    Google Public DNS

     61 likes

    A free, global DNS resolution service that you can use as an alternative to your current DNS provider.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • US flagUnited States
    Google Public DNS screenshot 1
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  14. keweonDNS icon

    keweonDNS

     5 likes

    A DNS-based solution designed to enhance defenses like ad blockers, antivirus tools, and firewalls. Using AI, it blocks ads, trackers, and threats at the DNS level. It ensures faster performance, better privacy, and comprehensive device protection without extra software.

    54 keweonDNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    keweonDNS screenshot 1
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