Free 1.1.1.1 AlternativesDNS Resolvers and other similar apps like 1.1.1.1

The best free alternative to 1.1.1.1 is Proton VPN, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to 1.1.1.1 and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to 1.1.1.1 are NextDNS, Tor VPN, AdGuard DNS and DNS4EU.

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  1. Proton VPN icon

    Proton VPN

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    Proton VPN provides Swiss-based online security with a high-speed network, free version, and advanced features like VPN Accelerator, AES-256 encryption, a no-logs policy, and support for platforms including PCs and smartphones, enabling content access globally.

    232 Proton VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Flatpak
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • Proton VPN is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to 1.1.1.1.

    • Proton VPN is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to 1.1.1.1.

    • Proton VPN is Freemium and Open Source1.1.1.1 is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Proton VPN is Security-focused1.1.1.1 is not according to our users
  2. NextDNS icon

    NextDNS

     149 likes
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    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 (Subscription)
    • 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
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    • NextDNS is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to 1.1.1.1.

    • NextDNS is Freemium and Open Source1.1.1.1 is Freemium and Proprietary
    • NextDNS is Customizable and Security-focused1.1.1.1 is not according to our users
  4. Tor VPN icon

    Tor VPN

     49 likes
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    A VPN that grants network-level privacy on mobile by routing app traffic through Tor, assigns each app a separate circuit for improved separation, bypasses app-level censorship, features per-app routing, security via Rust-based implementation, and awaits early adopter feedback.

    55 Tor VPN alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Proton VPN

    Proton VPN provides Swiss-based online security with a high-speed network, free version, and advanced features like VPN Accelerator, AES-256 encryption, a no-logs policy, and support for platforms including PCs and smartphones, e...

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  6. AdGuard DNS icon

    AdGuard DNS

     41 likes
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    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.

    35 AdGuard DNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
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    • AdGuard DNS is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to 1.1.1.1.

    • AdGuard DNS is Freemium and Proprietary1.1.1.1 is also Freemium and Proprietary
  7. DNS4EU icon

    DNS4EU

     20 likes
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    Join DNS4EU, an EU initiative providing secure, private, and reliable DNS services for users across Europe.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  8. Blokada icon

    Blokada

     106 likes
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    Blokada is the popular ad blocker and privacy app for Android and iOS. It's being supported and actively developed by the amazing open source community.

    96 Blokada alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (MPL-2.0)

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Blokada as an Alternative to 1.1.1.1
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    Inlt helps block ads and blocks trackers as well. Support for multiple databases just makes the app more diverse.

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    • Blokada is Freemium and Open Source1.1.1.1 is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Quad9 icon

    Quad9

     36 likes
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    Quad9 is a free, recursive, anycast DNS platform that provides end users robust security protections, high-performance, and privacy.

    50 Quad9 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary (MIT)

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    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
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    Rolf0
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    Very fast and blocks malware

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    • Almost everyone thinks Quad9 is a great 1.1.1.1 alternative.

    • Quad9 is Free and Proprietary1.1.1.1 is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Quad9 is Security-focused1.1.1.1 is not according to our users
  11. Control D icon

    Control D

     31 likes
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    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.

    29 Control D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • Android
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Online
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  12. MullvadDNS icon

    MullvadDNS

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    Our public DNS service offers DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and DNS over TLS (DoT), with QNAME minimization and basic ad blocking.

    49 MullvadDNS alternatives

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    • Online
     
  13. Cisco Umbrella icon

    Cisco Umbrella

     106 likes
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    Cisco Umbrella (formerly OpenDNS) provides the first line of defense against threats on the internet wherever users go.

    72 Cisco Umbrella alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
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    Hotspot Shield

     358 likes
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    Secure your digital life with a fast VPN offering encryption, anonymity, and access to global content. Hotspot Shield provides free and unlimited versions with no-logs policy, malware protection, support for multiple devices, and a broad country network.

    225 Hotspot Shield alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
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