OpenNIC Alternatives

OpenNIC is described as 'User-owned and controlled alternate network information center/alternative DNS root which lists itself as an alternative to ICANN and its registries' and is a DNS Resolver in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to OpenNIC for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Linux, Mac and iPhone apps. The best OpenNIC alternative is NextDNS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenNIC are 1.1.1.1, Quad9, AdGuard DNS and DNS4EU.

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  1. Comodo Secure DNS is a domain name resolution service that resolves your DNS requests through Comodo worldwide network of redundant DNS servers. This can provide a much faster and more reliable Internet browsing experience than using the DNS servers provided by your ISP and does...

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  2. No Renewal Fees for the domain names Blockchain domains are owned not rented.

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

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  4. keweonDNS icon
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    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.

    54 keweonDNS alternatives

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    • Free Personal
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  5. UncensoredDNS icon
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    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.

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  6. NxFilter icon
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    NxFilter is a freeware web filtering software controlling user activity on Internet. You can monitor Internet usage in your network and block user request for websites with NxFilter. It offers many features like Active Directory integration, User or Group based policy...

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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  7. SaferNet icon
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    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.

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  8. Free DNS service.

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  9.  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

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  10. BlahDNS icon
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    A hobby Adblock DNS project with DoH, DoT, DoQ, DNSCryptv2 support.

    25 BlahDNS alternatives

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  11. Yandex.DNS icon
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    Yandex.DNS is a free, recursive DNS service. Yandex.DNS' servers are located in Russia, CIS countries, and Western Europe. Users' requests are processed by the nearest data center which provides high connection speeds.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  12. FoolDNS icon
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    FoolDNS is a DNS service to protect user privacy. It blocks advertising from services that use it to track the user without authorization.

    50 FoolDNS alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Discontinued

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    • Online
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