ScoutDNS Alternatives

ScoutDNS is described as 'Protects Networks Through DNS Content Filtering, Malware/Phishing Protection, and Eliminating Most Web Based Advertisements' and is a DNS Resolver in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to ScoutDNS, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best ScoutDNS alternative is NextDNS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to ScoutDNS are 1.1.1.1, DNS4EU, MullvadDNS and Quad9.

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  1. DNS Redirector icon
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    Runs as a Windows service, supports any TCP/IP device. Display a blocked page as result of any domain name matched in the keywords list. Prevent installation of file sharing/P2P clients, spyware, or other malicious software - a technique referred to as DNS sinkhole or blackhole.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Stubby is the name given to a mode of using getdns which enables it to act as a local DNS Privacy stub resolver (using DNS-over-TLS).

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. Provided free of charge, Free Recursive DNS enables end users and businesses to experience a much more reliable, faster and safer Internet experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. Freenom World is a fast and anonymous Public DNS resolver.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. ApateDNS icon
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    ApateDNS™ is a 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Free DNS service.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. HaGeZi DNS offers free, non-commercial public DNS resolvers designed and operated by a private individual for the European community. It provides robust DNS-based blocking of ads, trackers, scam, phishing, fake, and malware domains - helping users achieve greater privacy and...

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. Encrypted DNS adds an extra security layer on top of regular security measures in network browsing. It will utilize knowledge of known cyber threats by CERT-EE and block at the level of DNS the access to threats.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  9. Make sure no one can see, track or exploit your browsing data ever again. Encrypt the entire Domain Name System (DNS) level of your computer or any smart device with Transport Layer Security (TLS)[1].

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. SmartViper is a web mining company dedicated to analyze web pages. They let anyone use their DNS servers for free. They log personal information with their website but it’s not clear what they log with their DNS service. They don’t share that information with third parties.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. Safe Web is a new web browser for iPhone and iPad devices. Don't worry anymore about what they browse as they only will see what you let they see. Safe Web is a bookmarking based Internet browser that only allows to navigate to some predefined websites or domains of your...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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