adblock-lean AlternativesOnly apps categorised as DNS Resolvers

The best DNS Resolver alternative to adblock-lean is NextDNS, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to adblock-lean and three of them are DNS Resolvers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting DNS Resolver alternatives to adblock-lean are Control D and keweonDNS.

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adblock-lean is a super simple and lightweight adblocking solution that leverages the major rewrite of the DNS server and domain handling code associated with dnsmasq 2.86 that drastically improves performance and reduces...

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adblock-lean alternatives page was last updated Oct 12, 2024
  1. NextDNS icon
     108 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.

    141 NextDNS alternatives
    NextDNS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen 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

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  DNS Resolver
    2.  DNS Server
    3.  DNS over HTTPS
    4.  DNS-over-TLS
    5.  Parental Control
    6.  Real-time analytics
    7.  Data analytics
    8.  DNSSEC
    9.  Dns
    10.  Block Trackers
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Malware Analysis
    NextDNS iconadblock-lean Icon

    NextDNS VS adblock-lean

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    • NextDNS is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to adblock-lean.

    • NextDNS is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to adblock-lean.

    • NextDNS is Freemium and Open Sourceadblock-lean is Free and Open Source
    • NextDNS is Customizable and Privacy focusedadblock-lean is not according to our users
  2. Control D icon
     17 likes

    Control D is a completely customizable DNS service with superpowers. You can use ControlD to block unwanted categories of sites (like ads or porn), popular online services like Facebook or TikTok, or any domain of your choice.

    24 Control D alternatives
    Control D screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Linux Mobile
    • Playstation
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  DNS over HTTPS
    2.  DNS Resolver
    3.  DNS-over-TLS
    4.  DNS Server
    5.  Block Trackers
    6.  DNS Proxy
    7.  Anonymous Proxy
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  No Logs
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Ad-free
    Control D iconadblock-lean Icon

    Control D VS adblock-lean

    Is Control D a good alternative to adblock-lean?
     
    • Control D is the most popular commercial alternative to adblock-lean.

    • Control D is Paid and Open Sourceadblock-lean is Free and Open Source
    • Control D is Privacy focused and Lightweightadblock-lean is not according to our users
  3. 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.

    43 keweonDNS alternatives
    keweonDNS screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Block Trackers
    4.  No registration required
    5.  AES-256 Encryption
    6.  No Logs
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  GDPR Compliant
    9.  DNS over HTTPS
    10.  DNS Server
    11.  Adblocking via DNS
    12.  Dns
    keweonDNS iconadblock-lean Icon

    keweonDNS VS adblock-lean

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