Free Dyn Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Dyn for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best free Linux alternative is NextDNS, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Dyn and 15 are free and available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Linux alternatives to Dyn are 1.1.1.1, AdGuard DNS, Control D and Duck DNS.

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  1. NextDNS icon
     155 likes

    NextDNS 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.

    139 NextDNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • UC Browser
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • UniFi Network
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • OpenWrt
    • Opera
    • Alpine Linux
    • pfSense
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • DD-WRT
     
  2. 1.1.1.1 icon
     99 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.

    77 1.1.1.1 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    1.1.1.1 vs Dyn Comments
    Jonathan Brickman
    Negative
    0

    1.1.1.1 does not provide dynamic DNS at all, it does not provide what Dyn does.

    • 1.1.1.1 is Freemium and ProprietaryDyn is Paid and Proprietary
    • 1.1.1.1 is Privacy focused and LightweightDyn is not according to our users
  3. AdGuard DNS icon
     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.

    34 AdGuard DNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
     
  4. Control D icon
     33 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.

    28 Control D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • Android
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Online
     
  5. No-IP icon
     58 likes

    No-IP allows you to create up to 3 free Dynamics DNS hosts for private use. You will need to register for a free account, and either update your IP address via their web interface or download their Windows client.

    35 No-IP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
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    No-IP vs Dyn Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It is also free for up to 3 domains.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • No-IP is Freemium and ProprietaryDyn is Paid and Proprietary
  6. NameCoin icon
     48 likes

    Namecoin is a distributed domain name system based on the Bitcoin technology. Namecoin extends Bitcoin to add transactions for registering, updating and transferring domain names. Namecoin provides an alternative to the existing domain name system (DNS), in which names can be...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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    NameCoin vs Dyn Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    NameCoin is just not the DNS. It's an alternative naming architecture, which is useless if you're trying to publish names in the global DNS.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • NameCoin is Free and Open SourceDyn is Paid and Proprietary
  7. FreeDNS icon
     36 likes

    Free DNS, Dynamic DNS, Static DNS services; 5 free shared hostnames, use anywhere; Unlimited number of domains per account (yes really);

    38 FreeDNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. 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.

    44 OpenNIC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  9. Dynu offers free dynamic DNS service for yourname.dynu.com and yourname.com. It has a simple API(update URL) and offers free update client software.

    34 Dynu Dynamic DNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
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    Dynu Dynamic DNS vs Dyn Comments
    tonykfree
    Positive
    0

    Dynu provides solutions to all issues related to dynamic IP. Service is extremely stable and there is no downtime.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    wiredblade
    Positive
    0

    Easy to use and very fast IP update.

    • Dynu Dynamic DNS is Free and ProprietaryDyn is Paid and Proprietary
  10. Alviy icon
     19 likes

    Alviy is Infrastructure-as-a-Service provides Dynamic DNS, Backup/Secondary DNS service and domain hosting with DNS zone management.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Alviy vs Dyn Comments
    leoonb
    Positive
    0

    Alviy often provides competitive pricing, including free plans, making it accessible for personal and small business use.

    • Alviy is Freemium and ProprietaryDyn is Paid and Proprietary
  11. Duiadns icon
     15 likes

    Duiadns is an enhanced and free dynamic dns provider with an unique feature named ipv6 for lan that allows you to update your LAN devices IPv6 address direclty from the router.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • OpenWrt
    • Tomato
    • DD-WRT
     
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