ApateDNS AlternativesInternet Filters & DNS Resolvers like ApateDNS

ApateDNS is described as 'Tool for controlling DNS responses though an easy-to-use GUI. As a phony DNS server, ApateDNS spoofs DNS responses to a user-specified IP address by listening on UDP port 53 on the local machine. ApateDNS also automatically sets the local DNS to localhost' and is a Internet Filter in the network & admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to ApateDNS for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, iPhone, iPad and Mac apps. The best ApateDNS alternative is 1.1.1.1, which is free. Other great apps like ApateDNS are DNS4EU, Quad9, MullvadDNS and Cisco Umbrella.

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  1. 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.

    69 1.1.1.1 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • 1.1.1.1 is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to ApateDNS.

    • 1.1.1.1 is the most popular free alternative to ApateDNS.

    • 1.1.1.1 is Freemium and ProprietaryApateDNS is Free and Proprietary
    • 1.1.1.1 is Privacy focused and LightweightApateDNS is not according to our users
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    DNS4EU

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

    51 DNS4EU alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Quad9

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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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
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    Wondershare FamiSafe

    FamiSafe lets parents control screen time, track real-time location and detect inappropriate content on kids' devices.

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
     

    • MullvadDNS is the most popular Open Source alternative to ApateDNS.

    • MullvadDNS is Free and Open SourceApateDNS is Free and Proprietary
    • MullvadDNS is Privacy focused and LightweightApateDNS is not according to our users
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    Cisco Umbrella

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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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    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Privoxy

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    Privoxy is a non-caching web proxy with advanced filtering capabilities for enhancing privacy, modifying web page data and HTTP headers, controlling access, and removing ads and other obnoxious Internet junk.

    57 Privoxy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  14. Qustodio Parental Control icon

    Qustodio Parental Control

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    Monitor internet use, block harmful content, set restrictions and time limits on devices. Features include app control, social media tracking, and location alerts for comprehensive parental supervision.

    84 Qustodio Parental Control alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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    • Qustodio Parental Control is the most popular commercial alternative to ApateDNS.

    • Qustodio Parental Control is Paid and ProprietaryApateDNS is Free and Proprietary
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    ScreenTime+

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    ScreenTime+ is an automatic time tracking app for mac. It helps you to see where you're spending your time on Mac via the menu bar.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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