AdGuard DNS AlternativesOnly apps categorised as DNS Resolvers

The best DNS Resolver alternative to AdGuard DNS is NextDNS, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to AdGuard DNS and many of them are DNS Resolvers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting DNS Resolver alternatives to AdGuard DNS are 1.1.1.1, DNS4EU, MullvadDNS and Quad9.

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Control all web traffic on your devices, block ads, trackers, and malicious domains. Make the Internet safe for everyone at home or at work.

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AdGuard DNS alternatives page was last updated Jun 6, 2025
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  1. NextDNS icon

    NextDNS

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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.

    140 NextDNS alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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
    NextDNS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Security-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.  Dns
    9.  DNSSEC
    10.  Block Trackers
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Dark Mode

    NextDNS VS AdGuard DNS

     

    • Almost everyone thinks NextDNS is a great AdGuard DNS alternative.

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

    • NextDNS is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to AdGuard DNS.

    • NextDNS is Freemium and Open SourceAdGuard DNS is Freemium and Proprietary
    • NextDNS is Customizable and Privacy focusedAdGuard DNS is not according to our users
  2. 1.1.1.1 icon

    1.1.1.1

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    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.

    68 1.1.1.1 alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    1.1.1.1 screenshot 1
    1.1.1.1 screenshot 2
    1.1.1.1 screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  DNS Server
    2.  Built-in VPN
    3.  Dns
    4.  Encrypted VPN
    5.  DNS Proxy
    6.  Block Trackers
    7.  Web filter
    8.  DNS over HTTPS
    9.  DNS-over-TLS
    10.  Built-in routing

    1.1.1.1 VS AdGuard DNS

     

    • 1.1.1.1 is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to AdGuard DNS.

    • 1.1.1.1 is Freemium and ProprietaryAdGuard DNS is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • 1.1.1.1 is Privacy focused and LightweightAdGuard DNS is not according to our users
  4. DNS4EU icon

    DNS4EU

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

    49 DNS4EU alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    DNS4EU screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  DNS Server
    4.  European data privacy
    5.  GDPR Compliant
    6.  Dns

    DNS4EU VS AdGuard DNS

     
  5. MullvadDNS icon

    MullvadDNS

     20 likes
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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  DNS Resolver
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  DNS Server
    5.  No Logs
    6.  DNS over HTTPS
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No registration required
    9.  AES-256 Encryption
    10.  Anonymous Proxy
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  DNS-over-TLS

    MullvadDNS VS AdGuard DNS

     
  6. Quad9 icon

    Quad9

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

    48 Quad9 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  DNS Server
    2.  Content Filtering
    3.  DNS-over-TLS
    4.  DNSSEC
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Malware Analysis
    7.  Non profit
    8.  DNS over HTTPS
    9.  DNS filtering

    Quad9 VS AdGuard DNS

     
  7. Control D icon

    Control D

     21 likes
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    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.

    27 Control D alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Linux Mobile
    • Playstation
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
    Control D screenshot 1

    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 VS AdGuard DNS

     

    • Control D is the most popular commercial alternative to AdGuard DNS.

    • Control D is Paid and Open SourceAdGuard DNS is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Control D is Privacy focused and LightweightAdGuard DNS is not according to our users
  9. 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.

    71 Cisco Umbrella alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online

    Cisco Umbrella Features

    1.  Dns
    2.  DNS Server
    3.  Content Filtering
    4.  Wiki-like interface
    5.  Web filter
    6.  Reporting

    Cisco Umbrella VS AdGuard DNS

     
  10. AhaDNS icon

    AhaDNS

     11 likes
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    A zero logging DNS with support for DNS-over-HTTPS & DNS-over-TLS.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    Features

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  DNS Server

    AhaDNS VS AdGuard DNS

     

    • AhaDNS is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to AdGuard DNS.

    • AhaDNS is Free and Open SourceAdGuard DNS is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AhaDNS is Privacy focusedAdGuard DNS is not according to our users
  11. OpenNIC icon

    OpenNIC

     34 likes
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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    OpenNIC Homepage

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Logs
    2.  Based on Blockchain
    3.  Distributed network
    4.  Custom Domain
    5.  Web filter
    6.  Reporting

    OpenNIC VS AdGuard DNS

     
  12. Google Public DNS icon

    Google Public DNS

     61 likes
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    A free, global DNS resolution service that you can use as an alternative to your current DNS provider.

    39 Google Public DNS alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Google Public DNS screenshot 1

    Google Public DNS Features

    1.  DNS Server

    Google Public DNS VS AdGuard DNS

     
  13. keweonDNS icon

    keweonDNS

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    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.

    46 keweonDNS alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    keweonDNS screenshot 1

    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 VS AdGuard DNS

     
  14. SafeDNS icon

    SafeDNS

     22 likes
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    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.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Get a 15 days' trial by registering on SafeDNS site

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Content Filtering
    2.  DNS filtering
    3.  Website blocking
    4.  Cloud based

    SafeDNS VS AdGuard DNS

     
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