A free, sovereign and GDPR-compliant recursive DNS resolver with a strong focus on security to protect the citizens and organizations of the European Union.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Online
DNS Resolvers
Encrypted DNS with third-party servers should only be used to get around basic DNS blocking when you can be sure there won't be any consequences. Encrypted DNS will not help you hide any of your browsing activity.
Use DNS Speed Test Web Tool to help you discover the fastest DNS server based on your specific location. https://dnsspeedtest.online/
An OpenSnitch-inspired firewall and network monitor + a pi-hole-inspired DNS over HTTPS client with blocklists.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- Android Tablet
- F-Droid
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.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Open Source
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
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Join DNS4EU, an EU initiative providing secure, private, and reliable DNS services for users across Europe.
A free, global DNS resolution service that you can use as an alternative to your current DNS provider.
Experience quick, private browsing with this top DNS resolver. Enhanced by a VPN, it ensures your data remains protected and activity optimized.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Quad9 is a free, recursive, anycast DNS platform that provides end users robust security protections, high-performance, and privacy.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- Android Tablet
- F-Droid
Cloud-based DNS for blocking ads, trackers, and malicious domains, offering real-time stats, parental controls, and customizable filtering for every device.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Self-Hosted
Wifi analyzer
Optimize your WiFi network using WiFi Analyzer by examining surrounding WiFi networks, measuring their signal strength as well as identifying crowded channels.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
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WiFiman is ideal for analyzing nearby Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth LE devices, device discovery, and network speed tests.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
+7
Waveform is a commercial, cross-platform DAW. With a focus on design and composition, it offers tools to greatly simplify everything from initial inspiration to the final mix.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
+1
Speedtest
Speedtest
The iperf series of tools perform active measurements to determine the maximum achievable bandwidth on IP networks. It supports tuning of various parameters related to timing, protocols, and buffers. For each test it reports the measured throughput, loss, and other parameters.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- Android Tablet
- Wine
- FreeBSD
- Docker
+1
Measures download, upload, and ping speeds; offers global server testing, real-time connection graphs, VPN options, carrier coverage maps, and test result history.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Google Chrome
- Apple TV
- Kindle Fire
Broadband Internet Speed Test Unlocked! Test your internet connection from Any device Run a free bandwidth test now Know your Download & Upload speed Limits
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Online
- Self-Hosted
- Docker
- Windows
- Linux
- Mac
- iPhone
- Android
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Comments
Nice list. What are your thoughts on some of them? Did you get a chance to benchmark them? For me, when using 1.1.1.1 from CloudFlare, I found that sometimes page loading gets stuck and a reboot of the phone resolves it. I've not had any experience with AdGuard DNS, but I did find that NextDNS does include it in their filters. Plus, it does a really good job of stopping dodgy websites in their tracks.