NextDNS AlternativesOnly apps categorised as DNS Resolvers

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   AdGuard

    290 likes

   Ad-blocking solution eliminating intrusive ads and preventing tracking, with malware protection. Filters pop-ups, banners, and more for clean browsing. Works in the background for ad-free surfing, protects data privacy with Spyware filter, and controls ad display in apps.

   127 AdGuard alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application types

   • Ad Blocker
   • Privacy Tool

   Origin

   • Cyprus
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Chrome OS
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Snapcraft
   • Microsoft Edge
   • Vivaldi
   • Google Chrome
   • Safari
   • Android TV
   • Yandex Browser
   • Opera
   • Mozilla Firefox

   

   

   

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   heyomayo

   Comment•Mar 19, 2026

   0

   AdGuard is a good alternative but NextDNS seems more trustworthy.

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   smed79

   Negative comment•Sep 4, 2022

   -8

   AdGuard is an Adblock browser extension not a DNS service.

   

   

   • AdGuard is Freemium and Open SourceNextDNS is also Freemium and Open Source
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   1.1.1.1

    105 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.

   80 1.1.1.1 alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • DNS Resolver

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad

   

   

   

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   Top Positive Comment

   Guest

   Jun 13, 2020

   1

   A dns service - nothing else listed is

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   Top Negative Comment

   Guest

   Jul 31, 2020

   6

   Doesn't block tracking or ads

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   Shaz Shah

   Comment•Mar 10, 2025

   0

   When comparing RethinkDNS with NextDNS, I made a mistake by saying they're DNS resolvers, when I should've said DNS filters. Having said that 1.1.1.1 from CloudFlare intends to be a faster resolver. The only similarity it has with NextDNS is is to be privacy friendly, but 1.1.1.1 protections are much basic in comparison to NextDNS. However, this DNS service is very easy to get up and running, but if you want finer controls NextDNS still wins.

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   • 1.1.1.1 is Freemium and ProprietaryNextDNS is Freemium and Open Source
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   AdGuard DNS

    43 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.

   36 AdGuard DNS alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • DNS Resolver
   • Ad Blocker

   Origin

   • Cyprus
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Self-Hosted

   

   

   

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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...

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   Control D

    40 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.

   30 Control D alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (MIT)

   Application types

   • Ad Blocker
   • DNS Resolver

   Origin

   • Canada

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • iPhone
   • Android
   • iPad
   • Android Tablet
   • Google Chrome
   • Mozilla Firefox
   • Online

   

   

   

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   MullvadDNS

    38 likes

   Our public encrypted DNS service uses DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and DNS over TLS (DoT). This protects your DNS queries from being snooped on by third parties when not connected to our VPN service as your DNS queries are encrypted between your device and our DNS server.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application types

   • DNS Resolver
   • Ad Blocker

   Origin

   • Sweden
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Online

   

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   Spidge

   Positive comment•Jan 26, 2026

   0

   Several levels of blocking available, but not user-customisable like nextDNS

   

   

   • MullvadDNS is Free and Open SourceNextDNS is Freemium and Open Source
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   DNS4EU

    21 likes

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

   51 DNS4EU alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • DNS Resolver

   Origin

   • Czechia
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Online

   

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    Quad9

     44 likes

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

    51 Quad9 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • DNS Resolver

    Origin

    • Switzerland

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    

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    freezychameleon

    Negative comment•Jan 11, 2024

    0

    Not customizable and doesn't block ads

    

    

    • Quad9 is Free and ProprietaryNextDNS is Freemium and Open Source
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    Cisco Umbrella

     106 likes

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

    72 Cisco Umbrella alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • DNS Resolver

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Online

    

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    InviZible Pro

     26 likes

    InviZible Pro uses DNSCrypt Protocol, Tor and i2pd (I2P Daemon) (PurpleI2P) to achieve maximum security, privacy and comfortable use of the Internet.

    33 InviZible Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    • Privacy Tool
    • Ad Blocker

    Origin

    • Ukraine

    Platforms

    • Android
    • I2P
    • Tor

    

    

    

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    CleanBrowsing

     10 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • DNS Resolver
    • Internet Filter

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV

    

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    Google Public DNS

     61 likes

    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

    • DNS Resolver

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Online

    

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    Fijxu

    Negative comment•Mar 30, 2023

    0

    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.

    

    

    • Google Public DNS is Free Personal and ProprietaryNextDNS is Freemium and Open Source
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    AhaDNS

     11 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • DNS Resolver
    • Ad Blocker

    Origin

    • Sweden
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted

    

    

    

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