Google Public DNS Alternatives

Alternatives list

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   DNS.Watch

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

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • DNS Resolver

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Online

   

   Good alternative?Is DNS.Watch a good alternative to Google Public DNS?

    
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   Stubby

    3 likes

   Stubby is the name given to a mode of using getdns which enables it to act as a local DNS Privacy stub resolver (using DNS-over-TLS).

   44 Stubby alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (BSD-3-Clause)

   Application type

   • DNS Resolver

   Origin

   • Netherlands
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux

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   Good alternative?Is Stubby a good alternative to Google Public DNS?

    
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   DNSFilter

    6 likes

   DNSFilter is a cloud-delivered DNS based content filtering and threat protection service that protects an unlimited amount of networks without the need for any in-house hardware or appliances.

   31 DNSFilter alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Paid
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • DNS Resolver
   • Internet Filter

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Online

   • United States

   

   

   

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   AdGuard DNS

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   Hurricane Electric

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   Free DNS service.

   Cost / License

   • Free Personal
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • DNS Resolver

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Online

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   Good alternative?Is Hurricane Electric a good alternative to Google Public DNS?

    
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   DNSReactor

    2 likes

   DNSReactor provides FREE Public DNS servers that you can use as an alternative to your local isp DNS servers. Take advantage of this FREE added layer of security NOW.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Alerts

   • Discontinued

   Platforms

   • Online

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   Good alternative?Is DNSReactor a good alternative to Google Public DNS?

    
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   UncensoredDNS

    2 likes

   UncensoredDNS is the name of a DNS service which consists of two uncensored DNS servers. The servers are available for use by anyone, free of charge.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Origin

   • Denmark
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Online

   

   Good alternative?Is UncensoredDNS a good alternative to Google Public DNS?

    
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    ADNS

     2 likes

    ADNS is a lightweight DNS-based ad blocker for Android. No VPN, no background services, no battery drain, no hassle.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    

    

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    DNSX3

     1 like

    DNS-as-a-Service. Private DNS Recursive Servers. Security, Privacy, Performance.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • DNS Resolver

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    

    Good alternative?Is DNSX3 a good alternative to Google Public DNS?

     
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    SafeServe DNS

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    Make sure no one can see, track or exploit your browsing data ever again. Encrypt the entire Domain Name System (DNS) level of your computer or any smart device with Transport Layer Security (TLS)[1].

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • DNS Resolver

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Online

    S

    

    Good alternative?Is SafeServe DNS a good alternative to Google Public DNS?

     
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    SmartViper Public DNS

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    SmartViper is a web mining company dedicated to analyze web pages. They let anyone use their DNS servers for free. They log personal information with their website but it’s not clear what they log with their DNS service. They don’t share that information with third parties.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • DNS Resolver

    Platforms

    • Online

    S

    

    Good alternative?Is this a good alternative to Google Public DNS?

     
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    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

    • DNS Resolver

    Origin

    • Germany
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Docker

    

    Good alternative?Is dns.sb a good alternative to Google Public DNS?

     
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    Freenom World

     1 like

    Freenom World is a fast and anonymous Public DNS resolver.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Origin

    • Netherlands
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Online

    

    Good alternative?Is Freenom World a good alternative to Google Public DNS?