CleanBrowsing AlternativesDNS Resolvers and other similar apps like CleanBrowsing

CleanBrowsing is described as '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' and is a DNS Resolver in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to CleanBrowsing for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Linux, Mac and Android apps. The best CleanBrowsing alternative is NextDNS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CleanBrowsing are 1.1.1.1, Quad9, MullvadDNS and Cisco Umbrella.

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CleanBrowsing alternatives page was last updated Aug 14, 2023
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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

    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.  Malware Analysis

    NextDNS VS CleanBrowsing

     

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

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

    • NextDNS is Freemium and Open SourceCleanBrowsing is Paid and Proprietary
    • NextDNS is Customizable and Privacy focusedCleanBrowsing 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
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    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 CleanBrowsing

     

    • 1.1.1.1 is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to CleanBrowsing.

    • 1.1.1.1 is Freemium and ProprietaryCleanBrowsing is Paid and Proprietary
    • 1.1.1.1 is Privacy focused and LightweightCleanBrowsing is not according to our users
  4. 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

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    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 CleanBrowsing

     
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  6. 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.

    46 MullvadDNS alternatives

    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.  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 VS CleanBrowsing

     
  7. 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.

    72 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 CleanBrowsing

     
  8. Google Public DNS icon

    Google Public DNS

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

    37 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 CleanBrowsing

     
  10. 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.

    43 OpenNIC alternatives

    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 CleanBrowsing

     
  11. DNSCrypt Protocol icon

    DNSCrypt Protocol

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    DNSCrypt is a protocol that authenticates communications between a DNS client and a DNS resolver. It prevents DNS spoofing. It uses cryptographic signatures to verify that responses originate from the chosen DNS resolver and haven't been tampered with.

    25 DNSCrypt Protocol alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Docker

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Malware Analysis
    3.  No Logs
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Block Trackers
    6.  Custom DNS

    DNSCrypt Protocol VS CleanBrowsing

     
  12. SaferNet icon

    SaferNet

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    SaferNet creates a Personal Private Network connection that delivers Parental Controls that include, customized URL filtering, mobile device usage scheduling, real time reporting, phishing detection and entourage blocking.

    23 SaferNet alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    SaferNet Features

    1.  Web filter

    SaferNet VS CleanBrowsing

     

    • SaferNet is the most popular commercial alternative to CleanBrowsing.

    • SaferNet is Paid and ProprietaryCleanBrowsing is also Paid and Proprietary
  13. NxFilter icon

    NxFilter

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    NxFilter is a freeware web filtering software controlling user activity on Internet. You can monitor Internet usage in your network and block user request for websites with NxFilter. It offers many features like Active Directory integration, User or Group based policy...

    55 NxFilter alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    NxFilter screenshot 1

    NxFilter Features

    1.  Clustering
    2.  Word filtering
    3.  DNS filtering
    4.  Remote user filtering
    5. Microsoft Active Directory icon  Active Directory integration
    6.  Web filter
    7.  Website blocking
    8.  Single Sign-On

    NxFilter VS CleanBrowsing

     
  14. DnsWarden icon

    DnsWarden

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    DnsWarden provides stable and privacy-focused dns resolvers.

    44 DnsWarden alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    DnsWarden screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Logs
    2.  Block Trackers
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  DNS over HTTPS
    7.  DNS-over-TLS
    8.  DNS filtering
    9.  DNS Server

    DnsWarden VS CleanBrowsing

     
  15. DNS.Watch icon

    DNS.Watch

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    An alternate free recursive DNS provider that does not log, filter, or hijack (redirect NXDOMAIN responses).

    34 DNS.Watch alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Logs
    2.  DNS Server

    DNS.Watch VS CleanBrowsing

     
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