Alternate DNS AlternativesAd Blockers and other similar apps like Alternate DNS

Alternate DNS is described as 'Free to use public DNS servers which filter unwanted advertisements and malware' and is a Ad Blocker in the network & admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Alternate DNS for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Mac, Linux and iPhone apps. The best Alternate DNS alternative is Adblock Plus, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Alternate DNS are NextDNS, 1.1.1.1, Cisco Umbrella and Quad9.

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  1. Adblock Plus icon
    Adblock Plus icon

    Adblock Plus

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    Adblock Plus is a free extension that allows you to - among other things - block annoying ads, disable tracking and block domains known to spread malware.

    122 Adblock Plus alternatives
    Adding a filter

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Vivaldi Browser
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex.Browser
    • Opera
    • Firefox
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    Blocking an image ad
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    Adding a filter subscription

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Browser extension
    2.  Microsoft Edge extension
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No registration required
    8. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    9.  Element blocker
    10.  Safari extension
    11.  Pop up blocker
    12.  Internet Explorer extension
    Adblock Plus iconAlternate DNS Icon

    Adblock Plus VS Alternate DNS

    Is Adblock Plus a good alternative to Alternate DNS?
     

    • Adblock Plus is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Alternate DNS.

    • Adblock Plus is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Alternate DNS.

    • Adblock Plus is Free and Open SourceAlternate DNS is Free and Proprietary
    • Adblock Plus is Privacy focused and LightweightAlternate DNS is not according to our users
  2. NextDNS icon
    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.

    142 NextDNS alternatives
    NextDNS screenshot 1

    License model

    • 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
    NextDNS screenshot 1
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    NextDNS screenshot 3

    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 iconAlternate DNS Icon

    NextDNS VS Alternate DNS

    Is NextDNS a good alternative to Alternate DNS?
     

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

    • NextDNS is Freemium and Open SourceAlternate DNS is Free and Proprietary
    • NextDNS is Customizable and Privacy focusedAlternate DNS is not according to our users
  4. 1.1.1.1 icon
    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.

    67 1.1.1.1 alternatives
    1.1.1.1 screenshot 1
    1.1.1.1 screenshot 2
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    1.1.1.1 screenshot 3

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    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 iconAlternate DNS Icon

    1.1.1.1 VS Alternate DNS

    Is 1.1.1.1 a good alternative to Alternate DNS?
     

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

    • 1.1.1.1 is Freemium and ProprietaryAlternate DNS is Free and Proprietary
    • 1.1.1.1 is Privacy focused and LightweightAlternate DNS is not according to our users
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    Norton Family

    Norton Family protects your kids from online predators by allowing you to understand what your kids are really doing online and spot potential dangers before they become problems.

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  6. Cisco Umbrella icon
    Cisco Umbrella icon

    Cisco Umbrella

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

    73 Cisco Umbrella alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Cisco Umbrella Features

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

    Cisco Umbrella VS Alternate DNS

    Is Cisco Umbrella a good alternative to Alternate DNS?
     
  7. Quad9 icon
    Quad9 icon

    Quad9

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

    46 Quad9 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Privacy 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 iconAlternate DNS Icon

    Quad9 VS Alternate DNS

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  8. MullvadDNS icon
    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.

    45 MullvadDNS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    MullvadDNS VS Alternate DNS

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  10. NextDNS Manager icon
    NextDNS Manager icon

    NextDNS Manager

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    With this management app, you can manage and change your NextDNS settings, check your connection, test your ping, and see other connection information!

    31 NextDNS Manager alternatives
    NextDNS Manager screenshot 1
    NextDNS Manager screenshot 2
    +5
    NextDNS Manager screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    NextDNS Manager iconAlternate DNS Icon

    NextDNS Manager VS Alternate DNS

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  11. NameCoin icon
    NameCoin icon

    NameCoin

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    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...

    67 NameCoin alternatives
    NameCoin screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    NameCoin Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Custom DNS
    3.  Distributed
    NameCoin iconAlternate DNS Icon

    NameCoin VS Alternate DNS

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  12. Wipr icon
    Wipr icon

    Wipr

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    Effectively blocks ads, trackers, cryptocurrency miners, and popups across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, ensuring cleaner, faster web pages. It improves battery life, reduces data use, updates its blocklist twice weekly, and is fully accessible, focusing on user privacy.

    96 Wipr alternatives
    Wipr screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari
    Wipr screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Safari extension
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Content blocker
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No Logs
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Simple installation
    10.  Unlimited private repos
    Wipr iconAlternate DNS Icon

    Wipr VS Alternate DNS

    Is Wipr a good alternative to Alternate DNS?
     

    • Wipr is the most popular commercial alternative to Alternate DNS.

    • Wipr is Paid and ProprietaryAlternate DNS is Free and Proprietary
    • Wipr is Lightweight and Privacy focusedAlternate DNS is not according to our users
  13. OpenNIC icon
    OpenNIC icon

    OpenNIC

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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.

    42 OpenNIC alternatives
    OpenNIC Homepage

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Public Servers

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

    OpenNIC VS Alternate DNS

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  14. TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall icon
    TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall icon

    TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall

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    A fundamental re-design of user Data Privacy. Your multi-tool for online protection. So easy your grandma could use it. Costs less than a cup of coffee per year.

    114 TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall alternatives
    One Tap System wide tracker blocking
    One Tap System Tor to run all your apps natively through Tor
    +6
    Stats Galore

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  No Logs
    6.  Built-in VPN
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Anonymous Proxy
    TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall iconAlternate DNS Icon

    TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall VS Alternate DNS

    Is this a good alternative to Alternate DNS?
     
  15. CleanBrowsing icon
    CleanBrowsing icon

    CleanBrowsing

     8 likes
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    CleanBrowsing is a family and kid-safe way to browse the web without surprises. It Automatically blocks adult content, while still allowing Google, Youtube, Bing and the core of the web to load safely. Easy setup in 5 minutes with nothing to install.

    35 CleanBrowsing alternatives
    CleanBrowsing screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV

    CleanBrowsing Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Porn filter
    3.  DNS Server
    4.  Dns
    5.  Anti Porn
    6.  Web filter
    7.  DNS Proxy
    8.  Content Filtering
    CleanBrowsing iconAlternate DNS Icon

    CleanBrowsing VS Alternate DNS

    Is CleanBrowsing a good alternative to Alternate DNS?
     
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