NextDNS Alternatives

NextDNS is described as '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' and is a very popular Ad Blocker in the security & privacy category. There are more than 100 alternatives to NextDNS for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Mac, Web-based, iPad and Windows apps. The best NextDNS alternative is Pi-hole, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like NextDNS are Portmaster, AdGuard, Adblock Plus and SponsorBlock.

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NextDNS alternatives are mainly Ad Blockers, but if you're looking for DNS Resolvers or Privacy Tools you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to NextDNS.
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  1. CleanBrowsing icon
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    CleanBrowsing is a family and kid-safe way to browse the web without surprises. It Automatically blocks adult content, while still allowing Google, Youtube, Bing and the core of the web to load safely. Easy setup in 5 minutes with nothing to install.

    36 CleanBrowsing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
     
  2. A free, global DNS resolution service that you can use as an alternative to your current DNS provider.

    41 Google Public DNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Comments about Google Public DNS as an Alternative to NextDNS
    Fijxu
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    The worst DNS server that you can choose, it's from google, they can censor domains and they log your IP and resolved Domain. See https://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns/privacy#permanent-dns-logs

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Google Public DNS is Free Personal and ProprietaryNextDNS is Freemium and Open Source
  3. AhaDNS icon
     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
     
  4. With this management app, you can manage and change your NextDNS settings, check your connection, test your ping, and see other connection information!

    35 NextDNS Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  5. Privoxy icon
     60 likes

    Privoxy is a non-caching web proxy with advanced filtering capabilities for enhancing privacy, modifying web page data and HTTP headers, controlling access, and removing ads and other obnoxious Internet junk.

    57 Privoxy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. DNSecure icon
     2 likes

    DNSecure is a configuration tool of encrypted DNS for iOS/iPadOS. An encrypted DNS service you configure will be used system-wide.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. keweonDNS icon
     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.

    47 keweonDNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. FamilyShield icon
     9 likes

    FamilyShield, powered by OpenDNS, blocks adult websites from home computers for free, with no software to install.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. SaferNet icon
     4 likes

    SaferNet creates a Personal Private Network connection that delivers Parental Controls that include, customized URL filtering, mobile device usage scheduling, real time reporting, phishing detection and entourage blocking.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. OpenNIC icon
     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.

    45 OpenNIC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  11. DnsWarden icon
     2 likes

    DnsWarden provides stable and privacy-focused dns resolvers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. DNSFilter icon
     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.

    30 DNSFilter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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