Quad9 Alternatives

Quad9 is described as 'Free, recursive, anycast DNS platform that provides end users robust security protections, high-performance, and privacy' and is a DNS Resolver in the network & admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Quad9 for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Mac, Linux and iPhone apps. The best Quad9 alternative is NextDNS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Quad9 are 1.1.1.1, DNS4EU, AdGuard DNS and Control D.

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  1. OpenNIC icon
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    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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  2. CleanBrowsing icon
     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.

    36 CleanBrowsing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
     
  3. WebTitan is a powerful web filter providing protection from web based security threats and advanced web and dns filtering control to businesses around the world.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  4. 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

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    • Online
     
  5. 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

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    • Online
     
  6. 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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  7. 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

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    • Online
     
  8. NxFilter icon
     11 likes

    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. SafeDNS icon
     22 likes

    SafeDNS provides sophisticated cloud-based and software solutions for web content filtering which increase users' safety online by blocking botnets, malware and phishing resources, filter out most advertising and content users consider inappropriate.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  10. DnsWarden icon
     2 likes

    DnsWarden provides stable and privacy-focused dns resolvers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. Free DNS service.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  12. BlahDNS icon
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    A hobby Adblock DNS project with DoH, DoT, DoQ, DNSCryptv2 support.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

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