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. Freename.io icon
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    Web3 Domains and TLDs. Yours, Forever.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  2. dns.sb icon
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    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)

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    • Online
    • Docker
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  3.  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...

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    • Online
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    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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  5. ApateDNS icon
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    ApateDNS™ is a tool for controlling DNS responses though an easy-to-use GUI. As a phony DNS server, ApateDNS spoofs DNS responses to a user-specified IP address by listening on UDP port 53 on the local machine. ApateDNS also automatically sets the local DNS to localhost.

    56 ApateDNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. Safe Web is a new web browser for iPhone and iPad devices. Don't worry anymore about what they browse as they only will see what you let they see. Safe Web is a bookmarking based Internet browser that only allows to navigate to some predefined websites or domains of your...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  7. The best internet, better than ICANN and openNIC, using vercel's cloud, easy to use, quick to use, and has a good community, top-level security, powered by vercel.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
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  8. 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

    Platforms

    • Online
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  9. Encrypted DNS adds an extra security layer on top of regular security measures in network browsing. It will utilize knowledge of known cyber threats by CERT-EE and block at the level of DNS the access to threats.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. CaptainDNS centralizes DNS management, diagnostics, and monitoring for developers and IT teams managing domain infrastructure.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. Harbor Privacy is a managed DNS filtering service that blocks ads, trackers, and malicious domains network-wide, with no logging of browsing activity. Includes Harbor Kids, a family protection layer that filters adult content, gaming, dating apps, gambling, and dangerous sites...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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