CIRA Canadian Shield Alternatives

CIRA Canadian Shield is described as 'Protects you from online threats such as malicious domains, phishing websites and helps to keep your personal data private. It also provides DNS privacy by keeping your DNS requests in Canada' and is an app in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to CIRA Canadian Shield for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Linux, Mac, Windows and Android apps. The best CIRA Canadian Shield alternative is NextDNS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CIRA Canadian Shield are Pi-hole, RethinkDNS, 1.1.1.1 and Quad9.

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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)

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    • 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. Pi-hole icon

    Pi-hole

     199 likes

    Blocks ads for all connected devices at the DNS layer without client setup. Provides web control, in-app ad and tracker blocking, DHCP and API support, regex filtering, privacy modes, audit logs, and long-term query analytics for network management.

    45 Pi-hole alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • CentOS
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Raspberry Pi OS
    • Raspberry Pi
    • US flagUnited States
    The Web interface shows how many ads were blocked, a query log, and more.
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  4. RethinkDNS icon

    RethinkDNS

     68 likes

    An OpenSnitch-inspired firewall and network monitor + a pi-hole-inspired DNS over HTTPS client with blocklists.

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    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • US flagUnited States
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  5. Ad
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    AdGuard DNS icon
    AdGuard DNS

    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...

    https://adguard-dns.io
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  6. 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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
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  7. 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

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • CH flagSwitzerland
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  9. 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

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU
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  10. AdGuard DNS icon

    AdGuard DNS

     46 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.

    37 AdGuard DNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU
    AdGuard DNS screenshot 1
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  11. 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)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • Android
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Online
    • CA flagCanada
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  12. AdGuard Home icon

    AdGuard Home

     36 likes

    AdGuard Home is a network-wide software for blocking ads & tracking. After you set it up, it'll cover ALL your home devices, and you don't need any client-side software for that.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Self-Hosted
    • FreeBSD
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    • Snapcraft
    • Docker
    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU
    AdGuard Home screenshot 1
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  13. 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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  14. 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

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • US flagUnited States
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  15. 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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