Control D Alternatives

Control D is described as 'Modern and customizable DNS service that blocks threats, unwanted content and ads - on all devices. Onboard in minutes, and forget about it' and is a Ad Blocker in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Control D for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Linux, Mac, Windows and Android apps. The best Control D alternative is NextDNS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Control D are Pi-hole, RethinkDNS, 1.1.1.1 and Quad9.

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  1. AhaDNS icon

    AhaDNS

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    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
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  2. 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.

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    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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    • European Union flagEU
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  4. dns.sb icon

    dns.sb

     1 like

    DNS.SB believes that without privacy, there is no human dignity. DNS.SB is designed with one goal in mind: to protect your personal DNS data—no logs, forever.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Docker
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  5. Ad
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    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. Numa DNS icon

    Numa DNS

     1 like

    Portable DNS resolver in a single binary. Ad blocking, encrypted queries over DoH, DoT and Oblivious DoH, local service domains, and ephemeral overrides, all from your laptop.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Docker
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    • European Union flagEU
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  7. H

    HaGeZi DNS

     1 like

    HaGeZi DNS offers free, non-commercial public DNS resolvers designed and operated by a private individual for the European community. It provides robust DNS-based blocking of ads, trackers, scam, phishing, fake, and malware domains - helping users achieve greater privacy and...

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
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  9. Blocky icon

    Blocky

     2 likes

    Blocky is a DNS proxy and ad-blocker for the local network written in Go with following features:

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • FreeBSD
    • Docker
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  10. CIRA Canadian Shield icon

    CIRA Canadian Shield

     1 like

    CIRA Canadian Shield 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • CA flagCanada
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  11. eBlocker icon

    eBlocker

     4 likes

    Protects all Internet devices, Blocks tracking & ads, Defends against malware & Internet dangers, Prevents harmful content to children, Provides anonymous surfing, Free, open source and without backdoors

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  12. adblock-lean icon

    adblock-lean

     1 like

    adblock-lean is a super simple and lightweight adblocking solution that leverages the major rewrite of the DNS server and domain handling code associated with dnsmasq 2.86 that drastically improves performance and reduces memory foot-print, facilitating the use of very large...

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  13. DNS.Watch icon

    DNS.Watch

     4 likes

    An alternate free recursive DNS provider that does not log, filter, or hijack (redirect NXDOMAIN responses).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  14. DnsWarden icon

    DnsWarden

     2 likes

    DnsWarden provides stable and privacy-focused dns resolvers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    DnsWarden screenshot 1
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  15. DNS Optimizer icon

    DNS Optimizer

     1 like

    Effortlessly switch between DNS servers, benchmark their performance, and customize your DNS settings to optimize your internet connection. Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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